Whether you have an Achilles' heel or are married to a Xanthippe - when you receive a kiss from the muse and ride Pegasus, you can cut the Gordian knot and earn the laurels. Then Fortuna smiles and pours out a cornucopia! The 200 most important sayings from antiquity are explained. This volume captivates, like its predecessors, with a wealth of background information and the author's extensive knowledge, which engages the reader with his expertise and humor from the first to the last line. Additional enjoyment is provided by the variety of illustrations accompanying the sayings.