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.
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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As I grow older, I constantly learn more.
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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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Poets tell many lies.
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Wealth I desire to have; but wrongfully to get it, I do not wish.
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Honors achieved far exceed those that are created.
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Many evil men are rich, and good men poor, but we shall not exchange with them our excellence for riches.
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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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No fool can be silent at a feast.
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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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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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I grow old, ever learning many things.
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What thou seest, speak of with caution.
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He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.
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Each day grow older, and learn something new.
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Men keep their engagements when it is an advantage to both parties not to break them.
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