A half truth is the worst of all lies, because it can be defended in partiality.
SOLONTrue blessedness consisteth in a good life and a happy death.
More Solon Quotes
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In all things let reason be your guide.
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Rule, after you have first learned to submit to rule.
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Speech is the mirror of action.
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He that will sell his fame will also sell the public interest.
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Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
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Poets tell many lies.
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Learn to obey before you command.
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Wealth I desire to have; but wrongfully to get it, I do not wish.
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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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Men keep their engagements when it is an advantage to both parties not to break them.
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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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Many evil men are rich, and good men poor, but we shall not exchange with them our excellence for riches.
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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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No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear.
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Justice, even if slow, is sure.
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