Forsake not an old friend; for the new is not comparable to him: a new friend is as new wine; when it is old, thou shalt drink it with pleasure. Bible, Old Testament Not even the gods fight against necessity. Simonides, from Plato, Dialogues, Protagoras
Greek poet (556 BC - 468 BC) Do not speak ill of the dead. The Seven Sages, from Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers
(650 BC - 550 BC) Know thyself. Thales, (The Seven Sages) from Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers
Greek philosopher & scientist (640 AD - 546 AD) Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor. Hesiod
Greek didactic poet (~800 BC) The dawn speeds a man on his journey, and speeds him too in his work. Hesiod
Greek didactic poet (~800 BC) Do not seek evil gains; evil gains are the equivalent of disaster. Hesiod
Greek didactic poet (~800 BC) A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing. Hesiod
Greek didactic poet (~800 BC) He harms himself who does harm to another, and the evil plan is most harmful to the planner. Hesiod
Greek didactic poet (~800 BC) Often an entire city has suffered because of an evil man. Hesiod
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