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Nothing, Cyrnus, is more delightful than a good wife; to the truth of this I am witness to thee and do thou become witness to me.

— Theognis of Megara

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One finds many companions for food and drink, but in a serious business a man's companions are few.

Kurnos, unless the gods deceive my mind,
That man is forging fetters for himself.

Ploutos, no wonder mortals worship you:
You are so tolerant of their sins!

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.

Spend time on excellence, and love the right,
And don’t let shameful profit master you.

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