Maxioms by Hesiod
Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace
Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace
Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep read more
Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning. - Works and Days.
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.
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
And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.
And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.
