You will certainly not be able to take the lead in all things yourself, for to one man a god has given deeds of war, and to another the dance, to another lyre and song, and in another wide-sounding Zeus puts a good mind.

The rest were vulgar deaths unknown to fame.

There is no greater glory that can befall a man that what he achieves with the speed of his feet or the strength of his hands.

There is a strength in the even of very sorry men

Few sons are like their fathers - many are worse, few better.

By mutual confidence and mutual aid - great deeds are done, and great discoveries made

Hunger is insolent, and will be fed.