And Zeus will destroy this race of mortal men too, when they, at their birth, have grey hair on their temples.

If you speak evil, you will soon be worse spoken of.

The half is greater than the whole.

Drink your fill when the jar is first opened, and when it is nearly done, but be sparing when it is half-empty; it's a poor savingwhen you come to the dregs.

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

In work there is no shame; shame is in the idleness.

Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning.