Admire a small ship, but put your freight in a large one; for the larger the load, the greater will be the profit upon profit.

Never make a companion equal to a brother.

It is not possible either to trick or escape the mind of Zeus.

Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn.

Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.

Love, who is most beautiful among the immortal gods, the melter of limbs, overwhelms in their hearts the intelligence and wise counsel of all gods and all men.

The artist envies what the arties gains, The bard the rival bard's successful strains.

It will not always be summer: build barns.

Happy is the man whom the Muses love: sweet speech flows from his mouth.

Bacteria: The only culture some people have.

If you add a little to a little and do this often, soon the little will become great.

If the present is left unopened, now, it is closed.

The best part of your story is when it changes.

I think we should follow a simple rule: if we can take the worst take the risk.

If you don’t believe others can end your suffering, why believe they can end your happiness?

I once witnessed more ardent emotions between men at an Elks' Rally in Pasadena than they could ever have felt for the type of woman available to an Elk.

Those with the courage to explore the weave and structure of the Cosmos, even where it differs profoundly from their wishes and prejudices, will penetrate its deepest mysteries.

Every day matters. I think so. I do. But I really have to work to force myself to see its value sometimes.

All our dreams begin in youth.

Detroit is full of talent.

God doesn't bribe, child. He just makes a sign and lets people take it as they will.