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Menander

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Menander ( ; Ancient Greek: Μένανδρος, romanized: Ménandros; c. 342/341 – c. 290 BC) was a Greek playwright and the best-known representative of Athenian New Comedy. He wrote 108 comedies and took the prize at the Lenaia festival eight times. His record at the City Dionysia is unknown.

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Quotes from Menander

One can acquire everything in solitude—except character.

—Menander

It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare.

—Menander

To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.

—Menander

He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.

—Menander