Strange & Unusual Sayings
1,654 sayings found from the Ancient era
If you have a wounded heart, touch it as little as you would an injured eye. There are only two remedies for the suffering of the soul: hope and patience.
If you have a wounded heart, touch it as little as you would an injured eye. There are only two remedies for the suffering of the soul: hope and patience.
None can be free who is a slave to, and ruled by, his passions.
None can be free who is a slave to, and ruled by, his passions.
If you're asked: What is the silence? Respond: It is the first stone of the Wisdom's temple.
If you're asked: What is the silence? Respond: It is the first stone of the Wisdom's temple.
You should make great things, not promising great things.
You should make great things, not promising great things.
Lust weakens both body and mind.
As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.
Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself.
Do nothing evil, neither in the presence of others, nor privately; But above all things respect yourself.
In no way neglect the health of your body; But give it drink and food in due measure, and also the exercise of which it has need.
Accustom yourself to a way of living that is neat and decent without luxury.
Avoid all things that will occasion envy.
Neither be covetous nor stingy; a due measure is excellent in these things.
Do only those things which will not harm thee, and deliberate before you act.
Wisdom thoroughly learned will never be forgotten.
Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you.
It is difficult to walk at one and the same time many paths of life.