“A just man is not one who does no ill, But he, who with the power, has not the will.” MenDoeJusticeIll Author:Philemon
“Does man differ from the other animals? Only in posture. The rest are bent, but he is a wild beast who walks upright.” MenDoeWalksAnimalBeastBentPostureWild Beasts Author:Philemon
“In this thing one man is superior to another, that he is better able to bear adversity and prosperity.” MenAbleBearsAdversityProsperitySuperiorsOne ManEquanimity Author:Philemon
“It is easy for men to give advice, but difficult for one's self to follow; we have an example in physicians: for their patients they order a strict regime, for themselves, on going to bed, they do all that they have forbidden to others.” MenGivingSelfOrderEasyDifficultAdviceExampleBedMedicinePatientRegimesPhysiciansStrictForbidden Author:Philemon
“A field is the most just possession for men. For what nature requires it carefully bears: barley, oil, wine, figs, honey. Silver-plate and purple will do for the tragedians, not for life.” MenFieldsBearsWinePossessionOilSilverHoneyPlatesAgriculturePurpleFigsBarley Author:Philemon