[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fmUUQBk6I88LaO6jz_LAzZeq5vcg9e5yhWlF95H17tGw":3,"$f0Y040obDqWaYx6wdjssxW2ImqG7_-KsbOIgHERpr4AE":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},170730,"Menander of","M",8,null,"menander-of",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":106},[14,27,38,50,61,72,83,94],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},2170292,"A handsome person, with perverted will, is a fine craft that's handled without skill",4,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},5155123,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},7665,"craft",{"id":28,"quote_text":29,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":30,"source":31,"quote_tag":32,"commentary":9},2170280,"A joke without a point, inane and bald, itself a joke on joking may be called",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[33],{"id":34,"tag":35},5155113,{"id":36,"tag_name":37},5867,"itself",{"id":39,"quote_text":40,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":41,"source":42,"quote_tag":43,"commentary":49},2170267,"Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life; But ask the gods to give you an enduring heart",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[44],{"id":45,"tag":46},5155102,{"id":47,"tag_name":48},2770,"ask","**The Backstory**\nMenander of Ephesus, a Greek Stoic philosopher, is believed to have written these words. Although the exact origin of this quote is unknown, it reflects the Stoic philosophy's emphasis on accepting the natural order of life and cultivating inner strength. Menander lived in the 3rd century BCE, a time of great turmoil in the ancient world.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a paradoxical attitude towards life's troubles: Menander advises against praying for an untroubled life, implying that troubles are an inevitable part of being human. However, he also advocates for seeking an \"enduring heart,\" suggesting that it's not the absence of troubles, but the resilience to face them, that truly matters.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, often chaotic world, adopt Menander's mindset by focusing on developing emotional resilience rather than seeking a trouble-free existence. Cultivate an \"enduring heart\" by practicing mindfulness, self-reflection, and emotional regulation to better navigate life's inevitable challenges.",{"id":51,"quote_text":52,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":53,"source":54,"quote_tag":55,"commentary":9},2170246,"A chaste woman ought not to dye her hair yellow",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[56],{"id":57,"tag":58},5155080,{"id":59,"tag_name":60},115,"women",{"id":62,"quote_text":63,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":64,"source":65,"quote_tag":66,"commentary":9},2170231,"A woman is necessarily an evil, and he is a lucky man who catches her in the mildest form",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[67],{"id":68,"tag":69},5155068,{"id":70,"tag_name":71},10437,"form",{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},2170211,"Marriage, if truth be told (of this be sure), An evil is - but one we must endure",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[78],{"id":79,"tag":80},5155047,{"id":81,"tag_name":82},13149,"endure",{"id":84,"quote_text":85,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":86,"source":87,"quote_tag":88,"commentary":9},2170193,"On the fall of an oak, every man gathers wood",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[89],{"id":90,"tag":91},5155031,{"id":92,"tag_name":93},3980,"fall",{"id":95,"quote_text":96,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":97,"source":98,"quote_tag":99,"commentary":105},2170183,"Let not your friend your cherished secrets hear; Then, if you quarrel, you've no cause to fear",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[100],{"id":101,"tag":102},5155022,{"id":103,"tag_name":104},3498,"cause","**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is attributed to Menander, a Greek dramatist from the 3rd century BCE, known for his comedies that often critiqued the social norms of Athens during the Hellenistic period. As a playwright and satirist, Menander's works were performed in theaters throughout Greece, providing commentary on the values and behaviors of his contemporaries.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nOn the surface, this quote appears to advise keeping secrets from friends as a means of protecting oneself from potential quarrels. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a nuanced understanding of human relationships and conflict resolution. The true meaning lies in the acknowledgement that some friendships are not healthy or sustainable, and that maintaining secrecy can be a coping mechanism for navigating these toxic dynamics.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nThis mindset is relevant today when dealing with difficult colleagues or acquaintances who may be draining your emotional energy. By recognizing that some relationships are better left superficial, you can conserve mental resources and focus on nurturing connections that bring positivity and growth into your life.",{"currentPage":107,"totalPages":107,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":108},1,10]