What thou seest, speak of with caution.
SOLONIf 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.
More Solon Quotes
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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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He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.
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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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In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
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A half truth is the worst of all lies, because it can be defended in partiality.
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Poets tell many lies.
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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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Reprove your friend privately, commend him publicly.
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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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Honors achieved far exceed those that are created.
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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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Consider your honour, as a gentleman, of more weight than an oath.
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Learn to obey before you command.
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Angels are winged with God’s power.
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No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear.
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