253 Greek Proverbs / Page 7
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It is not good for all our wishes to be filled; through sickness we recognize the value of health; through evil, the value of good; through hunger, the value of food; through exertion, the value of rest.122.
It is not what they profess but what they practice that makes them good.123.
It is useless to knock at the door of a deaf man.124.
Keep no secrets of thyself from thyself.125.
Kindheartedness and honesty can be expected only from the poor.126.
Kindness begets kindness.127.
Know all and you will pardon all.128.
Know yourself.129.
Learn to obey before you command.130.
Learn to walk before you run.131.
Listen to that which is well said even if it is from the mouth of an enemy.132.
Listen to valuable statements even if they come from your enemy's mouth.133.
Live today, forget the past.134.
Man is the measure of all things.135.
Many a pupil has gained more wealth than his master.136.
Many men know how to flatter, few men know how to praise.137.
Many men, many minds.138.
Men never moan over the opportunities lost to do good, only the opportunities to be bad.139.
Men prone to tears are good.140.
Men who have lost heart never yet won a trophy.