Simonides of Ceos Quotes

Of earth's goods, the best is a good wife; a bad, the bitterest curse of human life.

A man gains no possession better than a good woman, nothing more horrible than a bad one.

If to die honorably is the greatest Part of virtue, for us fate's done her best. Because we fought to crown Greece with freedom We lie here enjoying timeless fame.

A man cannot possess anything that is better than a good wife, or anything that is worse than a bad one.

There's no joy even in beautiful Wisdom, unless one have holy Health.

It is hard to be truly excellent, four-square in hand and foot and mind, formed without blemish.

What is life without the joy of Love?

There is no better test of a man's work than time, which also reveals the thoughts which lay hidden in his breast.

We did not flinch but gave our lives to save Greece when her fate hung on a razor's edge.

Not even the gods fight against necessity.