A half truth is the worst of all lies, because it can be defended in partiality.
SOLONNo man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
More Solon Quotes
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In all things let reason be your guide.
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No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
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He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.
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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.
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What thou seest, speak of with caution.
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Learn to obey before you command.
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Chide a friend in private and praise him in public.
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The ideal state is that in which an injury done to the least of its citizens is an injury done to all.
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Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.
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Men keep their agreements when it is an advantage to both parties not to break them; and I shall so frame my laws that it will be evident to the Athenians that it will be for their interest to observe them.
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Rule, after you have first learned to submit to rule.
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Each day grow older, and learn something new.
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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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No fool can be silent at a feast.
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Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.
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