Menander Quotes

Marriage, if one will face the truth, is an evil, but a necessary evil.

– Menander

Riches cover a multitude of woes.

– Menander

The person who has the will to undergo all labor may win any goal.

– Menander

The man who runs may fight again.

– Menander

‘Know thyself’ is a good saying, but not in all situations. In many it is better to say ‘know others.’

– Menander

Let bravery be thy choice, but not bravado.

– Menander

Culture makes all men gentle.

– Menander

Even God lends a hand to honest boldness.

– Menander

The sword the body wounds, sharp words the mind.

– Menander

I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.

– Menander

The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.

– Menander

He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.

– Menander

Whom the gods love dies young.

– Menander

Bad company corrupts good character.

– Menander

It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.

– Menander

The character of a man is known from his conversations.

– Menander