Hesiod

No whispered rumours which the many spread can wholly perish.

No whispered rumours which the many spread can wholly perish.

I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, read more

I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise and impatient of restraint.

A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing

A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing

The artist envies what the arties gains,
The bard the rival bard's successful strains.

The artist envies what the arties gains,
The bard the rival bard's successful strains.