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m a x I m s
by Gaius Florius Aetius
Επου θεω
Love god
Γονεις αιδου
Respect your parents
Σαυτον ισθι
Know Yourself
Φιλιαν αγαπα
Love friendship
Νομω πειθου
Obey the law
Καλον ευ λεγε
Praise the good
Ευγενειαν ασκει
Exercise nobility of character
Προνοιαν τιμα
Honour providence
Εχθρους αμυνου
Watch out for your enemies
Ιδια φυλαττε
Guard what is yours
Χρονου φειδου
Use time sparingly
Ορα το μελλον
Foresee the future
Κακιας απεχου
Shun evil
Κτωμενος ηδου
Be happy with what you have
Ευτυχιαν ευχου
Pray for happiness
Τυχην στεργε
Be fond of fortune
Υβριν αμυνου
Keep yourself from insolence
Λεγε ειδως
Tell when you know
Πονει μετ ευκλειας
Struggle with glory
Heed these words, You who wish to probe the depth of nature: If you do not find within yourself that which you seek, neither you will find it outside. In you hidden the treasure of treasures. Know Thyself and you will know the Universe and Gods.
Delphi Oracle
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