“The bad are not bad from the womb, but have learnt base ways from the bad because they thought what they said was true.” -Theognis
“Never have good men ruined a city. When the bad do the work of pride and corrupt the commons and favour the unrighteous for private gain, expect unrest. In such times do tyrants come to power.” -Theognis
“Never take counsel with a bad man when you would accomplish a grave matter.” -Theognis
“Never make the bad man your friend, avoid him like a bad anchorage.” -Theognis
“Possessions fortune give even to the wicked, but the gift of virtue to but few.” -Theognis