The dawn speeds a man on his journey, and speeds him too in his work. - 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
It is best to do things systematically, since we are only human, and disorder is our worst enemy. - Hesiod
Often an entire city has suffered because of an evil man. - Hesiod
Do not seek evil gains; evil gains are the equivalent of disaster. - Hesiod
Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor. - Hesiod
Man's chiefest treasure is a sparing tongue. - Hesiod
He harms himself who does harm to another, and the evil plan is most harmful to the planner. - Hesiod
A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing. - Hesiod