One finds many companions for food and drink, but in a serious business a man's companions are few.
Theognis of Megara
food food-and-drink man business
Adopt the character of the twisting octopus, which takes on the appearance of the nearby rock. Now follow in this direction, now turn a different hue.
appearance character
Even to a wicked man a divinity gives wealth, Cyrus, but to few men comes the gift of excellence.
gifts wealth man men
Surfeit begets insolence, when prosperity comes to a bad man.
prosperity man
Unless the gods deceive my mind, That man is forging fetters for himself.
man mind
Wine is wont to show the mind of man.
No man takes with him to Hades all his exceeding wealth.
wealth man
The best of all things for earthly men is not to be born and not to see the beams of the bright sun; but if born, than as quickly as possible to pass the gates of Hades, and to lie deep buried.
men
Ploutos, no wonder mortals worship you: You are so tolerant of their sins!
wonder wonders
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