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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.

Solon

A half truth is the worst of all lies, because it can be defended in partiality.
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Defend Lying Partial Truth Worst
That city in which those who are not wronged, no less than those who are wronged, exert themselves to punish the wrongdoers.
SOLON

Action Punishment Wrong
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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Age Faith Learning Live Wisdom
True blessedness consisteth in a good life and a happy death.
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Blessing Death Goodness Life True
Wealth I desire to have; but wrongfully to get it, I do not wish.
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Desire Myself Wealth Wrong
I grow old, ever learning many things.
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Growth Learning Old
No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear.
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Attempt Goodness Nation Patriot Tolerance Try
Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
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Gold People Rich Sheep Wisdom
Reprove your friend privately, commend him publicly.
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Commend Friendship Public
He that will sell his fame will also sell the public interest.
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Frame Interest Public Sale
In all things let reason be your guide.
SOLON

Guide One Liner Reason Yourself
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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Confusion Ideal Law Simplicity State Uncertain
If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.
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Benefit Legislation Religion
Speech is the mirror of action.
SOLON

Action Mirror One Liner Talk
The ideal state is that in which an injury done to the least of its citizens is an injury done to all.
SOLON

Citizenship Ideal Injury State
In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
SOLON

Advice Friendship Please Seek

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