“ Whoever, fleeing marriage and the sorrows that women cause, does not wish to wed comes to a deadly old age. Hesiod
“ Bring a wife home to your house when you are of the right age, not far short of 30 years, nor much above this is the right time for marriage. Hesiod
“ Never wade through the pretty ripples of perpetually flowing rivers, until you have looked at their lovely waters,and prayed to them,and washed your hands in the pale enchanting water. Hesiod
“ He does mischief to himself who does mischief to another, and evil planned harms the plotter most. Hesiod
“ Do not let any sweet-talking woman beguile your good sense with the fascination of her shape. It's your barn she's after. Hesiod
“ From the Heliconian Muses, let us now begin the songOf those who hold the great and sacred hill of Helicon,And dance on tender feet around the dark spring in a row,And round about the altar of the son… Hesiod
“ That 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
“ Better marry a maiden, so you can teach her good manners, and in particular marry one who lives close by you. Look her well over first. Don't marry what will make your neighbors laugh at you, for whil… Hesiod
“ It is best to work, at whatever you have a talent for doing, without turning your greedy thought toward what some other man possesses, but take care of your own livelihood, as I advise you. Hesiod
“ I mean you well, Perses, you great idiot, and I will tell you. Look, badness is easy to have, you can take it by handfuls without effort. The road that way is smooth and starts here beside you. But be… Hesiod
