Hesiod Quotes
Hesiod was an ancient Greek poet, roughly contemporary with Homer, whose works on farming, mythology, and daily life offer a ground-level view of early Greek thought. His writing is practical and direct, concerned with work, justice, and the realities of getting by.
These quotes are useful for classics courses, essays on work ethic, literary discussions, or social media posts with a philosophical edge. Browse the collection below.
Quotes 1–5 of 20
“Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace.”
“It is not possible either to trick or escape the mind of Zeus.”
“Whoever has trusted a woman has trusted deceivers.”
“Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn.”
“For a man wins nothing better than a good wife, and then again nothing deadlier than a bad one.”
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