Many evil men are rich, and good men poor, but we shall not exchange with them our excellence for riches.
SOLONNo fool can be silent at a feast.
More Solon Quotes
-
-
Watch well each separate citizen, Lest having in his heart of hearts A secret spear, one still may come Saluting you with cheerful face, And utter with a double tongue The feigned good wishes of his wary mind.
SOLON -
In all things that you do, consider the end.
SOLON -
Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the faith that old age by itself will bring wisdom.
SOLON -
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.
SOLON -
Call no man happy until he is dead.
SOLON -
Say nothing but good of the dead.
SOLON -
Justice, even if slow, is sure.
SOLON -
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.
SOLON -
That city in which those who are not wronged, no less than those who are wronged, exert themselves to punish the wrongdoers.
SOLON -
He that will sell his fame will also sell the public interest.
SOLON -
If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.
SOLON -
Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
SOLON -
Chide a friend in private and praise him in public.
SOLON -
No fool can be silent at a feast.
SOLON -
No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
SOLON






