In front of excellence, the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steep is the way to it.
HesiodPotter is potter's enemy, and craftsman is craftsman's rival; tramp is jealous of tramp, and singer of singer.
HesiodThat man is best who sees the truth himself. Good too is he who listens to wise counsel. But who is neither wise himself nor willing to ponder wisdom is not worth a straw.
Hesiod