Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.
Menander
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Menander
Comedy Writer
Dramatist
Ancient Athens
Menander of Athens
Spade
Figs
Spades
Call
More quotes by Menander
It must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.
Menander
No just person ever became quickly rich.
Menander
Nothing has happened to you unless you make much of it.
Menander
Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
Menander
The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.
Menander
The workman still is greater than his work.
Menander
It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.
Menander
Rest assured, for every piece of business the most businesslike thing is to choose the right moment.
Menander
Hope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.
Menander
All men have one refuge, a good friend, with whom you can weep and know that he does not smile.
Menander
Silence is often advantageous.
Menander
We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.
Menander
There is but one genuine love potion - consideration.
Menander
Sleep is a healing balm for every ill.
Menander
By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
Menander
At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool.
Menander
It is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.
Menander
Nothing is more useful than silence.
Menander
The character of a man is known from his conversations.
Menander
Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.
Menander