It is equally bad when one speeds on the guest unwilling to go, and when he holds back one who is hastening. Rather one should befriend the guest who is there, but speed him when he wishes.

It is wrong to sorrow without ceasing.

Because they're stupid, that's why. That's why everybody does everything.

Better to live or die, once and for all, than die by inches.

O Friends, be men, and let your hearts be strong And let no warrior in the heat of fight, Do what may bring him shame in others' eyes

To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.

Nay if even in the house of Hades the dead forget their dead, yet will I even there be mindful of my dear comrade.