As I grow older, I constantly learn more.
SOLONWhat thou seest, speak of with caution.
More Solon Quotes
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No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear.
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To make an empire durable, the magistrates must obey the laws and the people the magistrates.
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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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Wealth I desire to have; but wrongfully to get it, I do not wish.
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Angels are winged with God’s power.
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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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He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.
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Honors achieved far exceed those that are created.
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Men keep their engagements when it is an advantage to both parties not to break them.
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Speech is the mirror of action.
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Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the faith that old age by itself will bring wisdom.
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In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
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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 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.
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