Author Nationality

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

Nationality : Greek

All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince.

Nationality : Greek

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.

Nationality : Greek

How can you prove whether at this moment we are sleeping, and all our thoughts are a dream; or whether we are awake, and talking to one another in the waking state?

Nationality : Greek

The community which has neither poverty nor riches will always have the noblest principles.

Nationality : Greek

In the lack of judgment great harm arises, but one vote cast can set right a house.

Nationality : Greek

No law or ordinance is mightier than understanding.

Nationality : Greek

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

Nationality : Greek

For the impious act begets more after it, like to the parent stock.

Nationality : Greek

Those who intend on becoming great should love neither themselves nor their own things, but only what is just, whether it happens to be done by themselves or others.

Nationality : Greek