480-406 BC, Greek Tragic Poet
'Twas but my tongue, 'twas not my soul that swore.
Euripides – [Swearing]
Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
Euripides – [Wisdom]
Authority is never without hate.
Euripides – [Authority]
But learn that to die is a debt we must all pay.
Euripides – [Death and Dying]
Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.
Euripides – [Chance]
Cleverness is not wisdom.
Euripides – [Cleverness]
Do not plan for ventures before finishing what's at hand.
Euripides – [Planning]
Events will take their course, it is no good of being angry at them; he is happiest who wisely turns them to the best account.
Euripides – [Attitude]
Every man is like the company he is wont to keep.
Euripides – [Environment]
Forgive, son; men are men; they needs must err.
Euripides – [Forgiveness]
Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.
Euripides – [Fortune]
Friends show their love in times of trouble…
Euripides – [Friends and Friendship]
He is not a lover who does not love forever.
Euripides – [Love]
I hate it in friends when they come too late to help.
Euripides – [Friends and Friendship]
I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
Euripides – [Murder]
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
Euripides – [Ignorance]
Impudence is the worst of all human diseases.
Euripides – [Impudence]
In goodness there are all kinds of wisdom.
Euripides – [Goodness]
It is change; all yields its place and goes.
Euripides – [Change]
Joint undertakings stand a better chance when they benefit both sides.
Euripides – [Assertiveness]