Now this peasant came to petition him a ninth time; he said: “O high steward, my lord! The tongue is men’s stand-balance. It is the balance that detects deficiency. Punish him who should be punished, and none shall equal your rectitude. When falsehood walks it goes astray.
-Miriam Lichtheim
Select a background
More quotes by Miriam Lichtheim
Popular Authors
A curated listing of popular authors.