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Hesiod

(8th century B.C.), Greek poet

It will not always be summer. Build barns.

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Hesiod, Works and Ways, 8th cen. B.C. Greek poet

When you deal with your brother, be pleasant, but get a witness. www.english-slang.com

Theognis, 570[?]-490[?] BCE, Greek poet

Moderation is best in all things.--Theognis, 570[?]-490[?] BCE, Greek poet www.english-slang.com

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