Consider your honour, as a gentleman, of more weight than an oath.
SOLONWatch 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.
More Solon Quotes
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If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.
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We can have justice whenever those who have not been injured by injustice are as outraged by it as those who have been.
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What thou seest, speak of with caution.
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I grow old, ever learning many things.
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He that will sell his fame will also sell the public interest.
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Each day grow older, and learn something new.
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Laws are like spiders webs which, if anything small falls into them they ensnare it, but large things break through and escape.
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Often the wicked prosper, while the righteous starve; yet I would never exchange my state for theirs, my virtue for their gold. For mine endures, while riches change their owner every day.
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Learn to obey before you command.
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He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.
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In all things that you do, consider the end.
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True blessedness consisteth in a good life and a happy death.
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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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Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
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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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