163 Quotes by Hesiod

The dawn speeds a man on his journey, and speeds him too in his work.

Badness you can get easily, in quantity. The road is smooth and lies close by. But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steep is the way to do it, and rough at first. But when you come to the top, then it is easy, even though it is hard.

Love those who love you, help those you help you, and give to those who give to you.

Money is life to us wretched mortals.

No day is wholly unproductive of good.

Keep adding little by little and it will become a big heap.

In the race for wealth, a neighbor tries to outdo his neighbor, but this strife is good for men. For the potter envies potter, and the carpenter the carpenter, and the beggar rivals the beggar, and the singer the singer.

Do not put all your goods in hollow ships.

Drink your fill when the jar is first opened, and when it is nearly done, but be sparing when it is half-empty; it's a poor savingwhen you come to the dregs.