Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war.

Hunger knows no friend but its feeder.

Open your mouth and shut your eyes and see what Zeus will send you.

Calonice: My dear Lysistrata, just what is this matter you've summoned us women to consider.What's up? Something big? Lysistrata: Very big. Calonice: (interested) Is it stout too? Lysistrata: (smiling) Yes, indeed -- both big and stout. Calonice: What? And the women still haven't come? Lysistrata: It's not what you suppose; they'd come soon enough for that.

Thou shouldst not decide until thou hast heard what both have to say.

How can I study from below, that which is above?

Evil events from evil causes spring.