What thou seest, speak of with caution.
SOLONPut more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
More Solon Quotes
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Wealth I desire to have; but wrongfully to get it, I do not wish.
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Call no man happy until he is dead.
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For often evil men are rich, and good men poor; But we will not exchange with them Our virtue for their wealth since one abides always, While riches change their owners every day.
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In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
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Justice, even if slow, is sure.
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In all things that you do, consider the end.
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Say nothing but good of the dead.
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Men keep their engagements when it is an advantage to both parties not to break them.
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Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
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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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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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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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