Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
SOLONPut more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
SOLONA half truth is the worst of all lies, because it can be defended in partiality.
SOLONNo more good must be attempted than the nation can bear.
SOLONIn giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
SOLONSociety is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.
SOLONHonors achieved far exceed those that are created.
SOLONTrue blessedness consisteth in a good life and a happy death.
SOLONIn the ideal State laws are few and simple, because they have been derived from certainties. In the corrupt State laws are many and confused, because they have been derived from uncertainties.
SOLONLaws are like spiders webs which, if anything small falls into them they ensnare it, but large things break through and escape.
SOLONIf 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.
SOLONConsider your honour, as a gentleman, of more weight than an oath.
SOLONEach day grow older, and learn something new.
SOLONI grow old learning something new every day.
SOLONHe that will sell his fame will also sell the public interest.
SOLONOften 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.
SOLONIn all things let reason be your guide.
SOLON