If all men were to bring their miseries together in one place, most would be glad to take each his own home again rather than take a portion out of the common stock.
SOLONIn giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
More Solon Quotes
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That city in which those who are not wronged, no less than those who are wronged, exert themselves to punish the wrongdoers.
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Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
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Angels are winged with God’s power.
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He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.
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Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
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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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I grow old, ever learning many things.
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Consider your honour, as a gentleman, of more weight than an oath.
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Men keep their agreements when it is an advantage to both parties not to break them; and I shall so frame my laws that it will be evident to the Athenians that it will be for their interest to observe them.
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No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
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A half truth is the worst of all lies, because it can be defended in partiality.
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To make an empire durable, the magistrates must obey the laws and the people the magistrates.
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No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear.
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If through your vices you afflicted are, Lay not the blame of your distress on God; You made your rulers mighty, gave them guards, So now you groan ‘neath slavery’s heavy rod.
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Chide a friend in private and praise him in public.
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