“The fool knows after he's suffered.”
Related authors
Other Hesiod Quotes
Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.
Hesiod 
62% of people like this quote
He is senseless who would match himself against a stronger man; for he is deprived of victory and adds suffering to disgrace.
Hesiod
57% of people like this quote
Bring a wife home to your house when you are of the right age, not far short of 30 years, nor much above; this is the right time for marriage.
Hesiod
57% of people like this quote
Happy is the man whom the Muses love: sweet speech flows from his mouth.
Hesiod
56% of people like this quote
We know how to speak many falsehoods that resemble real things, but we know, when we will, how to speak true things.
Hesiod
56% of people like this quote