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The best of all things for earthly men is not to be born and not to see the beams of the bright sun; but if born, then as quickly as possible to pass the gates of Hades, and to lie deep buried.

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Adopt the character of the twisting octopus, which takes on the appearance of the nearby rock. Now follow in this direction, now turn a different hue.

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The deckhands are in control, and the base have the upper hand over the noble.

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Unless the gods deceive my mind,
That man is forging fetters for himself.

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Surfeit begets insolence, when prosperity comes to a bad man.

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Too many tongues have gates which fly apart
Too easily, and care for many things
That don't concern them.

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Ploutos, no wonder mortals worship you:
You are so tolerant of their sins!

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One finds many companions for food and drink, but in a serious business a man's companions are very few.

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Even to a wicked man a divinity gives wealth, Cyrnus, but to few men comes the gift of excellence.

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No man takes with him to Hades all his exceeding wealth.

Theognis of Megara

Theognis of Megara

Theognis of Megara

Born: 570 BC

Died: 485 BC (aged 85)

Bio: Theognis of Megara was a Greek lyric poet active in approximately the sixth century BC. The work attributed to him consists of gnomic poetry quite typical of the time, featuring ethical maxims and practical advice about life.

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