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But this is a true saying among men: the gifts of enemies are no gifts and profitless.

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Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution.

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Evil counsel travels fast.

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Despair often breeds disease.

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Whoever thinks that he alone has speech, or possesses speech or mind above others, when unfolded such men are seen to be empty.

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A day lays low and lifts up again all human things.

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Every man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.

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The rewards of virtue alone abide secure.

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Now I see that going out into the testing ground of men it is the tongue and not the deed that wins the day.

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I see that all of us who live are nothing but images or insubstantial shadow.

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Biography

Nationality: Greek

Type: Poet

Born: Unknown

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