Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.
SOLONMany evil men are rich, and good men poor, but we shall not exchange with them our excellence for riches.
More Solon Quotes
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Call no man happy until he is dead.
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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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No fool can be silent at a feast.
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Chide a friend in private and praise him in public.
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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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He who has learned how to obey will know how to 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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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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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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I grow old learning something new every day.
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We can have justice whenever those who have not been injured by injustice are as outraged by it as those who have been.
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Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
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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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Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
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As I grow older, I constantly learn more.
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