Playing The Cretan With The Cretans (i.e.

Those Are Greedy Of Praise Prove That They Are Poor In Merit.

The Generous Mind Adds Dignity To Every Act, And Nothing Misbecomes It.

But The Lacedaemonians, Who Make It Their First Principle Of Action To Serve Their Country's Interest, Know Not Any Thing To Be Just Or Unjust By Any Measure But That.

Grief Is Like A Physical Pain Which Must Be Allowed To Subside Somewhat On Its Own Before Medical Treatment Is Applied.

He Is A Fool Who Leaves Things Close At Hand To Follow What Is Out Of Reach.