Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.[698:6]

Antiope. Frag. 204.

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Try first thyself, and after call in God;

For to the worker God himself lends aid.[699:1]

Hippolytus. Frag. 435.

Second thoughts are ever wiser.[699:2]

Hippolytus. Frag. 436.

Toil, says the proverb, is the sire of fame.

Licymnius. Frag. 477.