Menander Zitate – Sprüche auf Englisch mit Übersetzung

Zitat des Tages von Menander:

The man who runs may fight again.

'Know thyself' is a good saying, but not in all situations. In many it is better to say 'know others.'

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Riches cover a multitude of woes.

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The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.

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Marriage, if one will face the truth, is an evil, but a necessary evil.

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We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.

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The person who has the will to undergo all labor may win any goal.

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I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.

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It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.

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Bad company corrupts good character.

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When at a loss about something, go and take counsel by yourself. For in the midst of shouting, the advantageous course is not to be seen, but as one reasons with oneself, it shines out clear.

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Even God lends a hand to honest boldness.

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Culture makes all men gentle.

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The man who runs may fight again.

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Whom the gods love dies young.

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To refrain from all injustice renders us also humane.

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We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.

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He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.

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The sword the body wounds, sharp words the mind.

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Let bravery be thy choice, but not bravado.

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The spoken word is man's physician in grief. For this alone has soothing charms for the soul.

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