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.

I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good things, therefore,
that I can do, any kindness that read more

I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good things, therefore,
that I can do, any kindness that I can show a fellow being, let me do it
now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

Self-will so ardent and active that it will break a world to pieces to make a stool to sit on.

Self-will so ardent and active that it will break a world to pieces to make a stool to sit on.

In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out
completes the circle and comes back to read more

In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out
completes the circle and comes back to us.

A lifestyle is what you pay for; a life is what pays you.

A lifestyle is what you pay for; a life is what pays you.

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

In order to form an immaculate member of a flock of sheep one must, above all, be a sheep.

In order to form an immaculate member of a flock of sheep one must, above all, be a sheep.

The best rules to form a young man are: to talk little, to hear much, to
reflect alone upon what read more

The best rules to form a young man are: to talk little, to hear much, to
reflect alone upon what has passed in company, to distrust one's own
opinions, and value others' that deserve it.

Fear is excitement without breath.

Fear is excitement without breath.