Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
SOLONChide a friend in private and praise him in public.
More Solon Quotes
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To make an empire durable, the magistrates must obey the laws and the people the magistrates.
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As I grow older, I constantly learn more.
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Laws are like spider’s webs: If some poor weak creature comes up against them, it is caught; but a big one can break through and get away.
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He that will sell his fame will also sell the public interest.
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In all things that you do, consider the end.
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Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
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Say nothing but good of the dead.
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True blessedness consisteth in a good life and a happy death.
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Learn to obey before you command.
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Often the wicked prosper, while the righteous starve; yet I would never exchange my state for theirs, my virtue for their gold. For mine endures, while riches change their owner every day.
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If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.
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In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
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I grow old learning something new every day.
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For often evil men are rich, and good men poor; But we will not exchange with them Our virtue for their wealth since one abides always, While riches change their owners every day.
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No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
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