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.

It is not possible either to trick or escape the mind of Zeus.

The potter is at enmity with the potter.

He for himself weaves woe who weaves for others woe, and evil counsel on the counselor recoils.

How easily some light report is set about, but how difficult to bear.

Of themselves diseases come upon men continually by day and by night, bringing mischief to mortals silently; for wise Zeus took away speech from them. So is there no way to escape the will of Zeus

When you deal with your brother, be pleasant, but get a witness.