of Athens (Xenophon
, Hellenica 2.3.2; Lysias 12.6). Lysias
was able to escape from the house of Damnippus, where Theognis was guarding other aristocrats rounded up by the Thirty.
Even to a wicked man a divinity gives wealth, Cyrus, but to few men comes the gift of excellence.
Surfeit begets insolence, when prosperity comes to a bad man.
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.
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.
Wine is wont to show the mind of man.
No man takes with him to Hades all his exceeding wealth.
Bright youth passes swiftly as a thought.