Bias

Every line we carry

Each one links to its source, what it means, and the shirt in any of our looks.

1. Measure your life as if you'll live long, and as if you'll live short.

   Bias of Priene said to measure life as though you had both much time and little. Plan like you have decades; act like you might not have tomorrow. Both are true.

   Diogenes Laertius 1.87, our translation from the Greek

2. Start slowly. Once you've chosen, hold firm.

   Bias advised: take your time setting to work, but whatever you choose, keep at it steadily. Deliberate at the start, stubborn after. Most people do the reverse.

   Diogenes Laertius 1.87, our translation from the Greek

3. Most people are bad.

   The saying Bias was best known for, three words in Greek: most men are bad. It sounds bleak, but it was meant as realism for a wise man. Do not be surprised by bad behavior, and do not join the majority.

   Diogenes Laertius 1.88, our translation from the Greek