That city in which those who are not wronged, no less than those who are wronged, exert themselves to punish the wrongdoers.
SOLONThe ideal state is that in which an injury done to the least of its citizens is an injury done to all.
More Solon Quotes
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I grow old learning something new every day.
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No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
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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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To make an empire durable, the magistrates must obey the laws and the people the magistrates.
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In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
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Speech is the mirror of action.
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Honors achieved far exceed those that are created.
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Pure chastity is beauty to our souls, grace to our bodies, and peace to our desires.
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No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear.
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In all things let reason be your guide.
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No fool can be silent at a feast.
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Call no man happy until he is 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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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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Reprove your friend privately, commend him publicly.
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