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.
SOLONThat city in which those who are not wronged, no less than those who are wronged, exert themselves to punish the wrongdoers.
More Solon Quotes
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Pure chastity is beauty to our souls, grace to our bodies, and peace to our desires.
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Many evil men are rich, and good men poor, but we shall not exchange with them our excellence for riches.
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In all things that you do, consider the end.
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He that will sell his fame will also sell the public interest.
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True blessedness consisteth in a good life and a happy death.
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Each day grow older, and learn something new.
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What thou seest, speak of with caution.
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Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
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Learn to obey before you command.
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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.
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Justice, even if slow, is sure.
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No fool can be silent at a feast.
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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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A half truth is the worst of all lies, because it can be defended in partiality.
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No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
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