Far best is he who is himself all-wise, and he, too, good who listens to wise words; But whoso is not wise or lays to hear another's wisdom is a useless man.

Aegis-bearing Zeus has a design for each occasion, and mortals find this hard to comprehend.

The fool knows after he has suffered.

An evil plan does mischief to the planner.

The gods being always close to men perceive those who afflict others with unjust devices and do not fear the wrath of heaven.

In the race for wealth, a neighbor tries to outdo his neighbor, but this strife is good for men. For the potter envies potter, and the carpenter the carpenter, and the beggar rivals the beggar, and the singer the singer.

Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn.