Theognis of Megara quotes

" Wine is wont to show the mind of man. " # Mind # Alcohol and Alcoholism # Wine

" One finds many companions for food and drink, but in a serious business a man's companions are few. " # Alcohol and Alcoholism # Food and Eating # Books - Reading

" Even to a wicked man a divinity gives wealth, Cyrus, but to few men comes the gift of excellence. " # Wealth # Love # Excellence

" Surfeit begets insolence, when prosperity comes to a bad man. " # Consequences # Prosperity # Adversity

" Adopt the character of the twisting octopus, which takes on the appearance of the nearby rock. Now follow in this direction, now turn a different hue. " # Publicity # Dance and Dancing # Character

" The best of all things for earthly men is not to be born and not to see the beams of the bright sun; but if born, than as quickly as possible to pass the gates of Hades, and to lie deep buried. " # Deception # Death and Dying # Love

" No man takes with him to Hades all his exceeding wealth. " # Deception

" Bright youth passes swiftly as a thought. " # Youth