Theophrastus

The grumbler is one who, when he receives a gift, complains that it is not what he wanted.

The boastful man is one who, when he has won a lawsuit, tells everyone that he could have won it with his eyes shut.

The arrogant man is one who, when he is asked for his opinion, gives it as if it were a divine oracle.

The superstitious man is one who, when he sees a weasel, turns back and goes home.

The rude man is one who, when he meets a friend, does not return his greeting.

The complaisant man is one who, when he is asked to lend money, says he has none, and then lends it anyway.

The talkative man is one who, when he is asked a question, answers it with a story.

The flatterer is a man who, when he sees you yawn, says, 'Ah, you are tired from your great thoughts!'

The boor is one who, when he is at a banquet, picks his teeth with a twig.

The penurious man is one who, when he has a servant, makes him wear patched clothes.

The distrustful man is one who, when he is told that a friend is ill, goes to see him to make sure he is not pretending.

The officious man is one who, when he sees a friend about to fall, rushes to tell him to be careful.

The unseasonable man is one who, when he is at a funeral, tells a funny story.

The grumbler is one who, when he wins a prize, complains that it is not big enough.

The boastful man is one who, when he has caught a fish, tells everyone that it was a whale.

The arrogant man is one who, when he is asked for advice, gives it as if he were a god.

The superstitious man is one who, when he sees a black cat, crosses himself.

The rude man is one who, when he is introduced to someone, does not look them in the eye.

The complaisant man is one who, when he is asked to do something, says he is busy, and then does it anyway.

The talkative man is one who, when he is asked for directions, gives a lecture on geography.