Quotes About Theognis

The Grecian poet, Theognis ... saw how important selection, if carefully applied, would be for the improvement of mankind. He saw likewise that wealth often checks the proper action of sexual selection.

Even to a wicked man a divinity gives wealth, Cyrnus, but to few men comes the gift of excellence.

Even to a wicked man a divinity gives wealth, Cyrnus, but to few men comes the gift of excellence.