That city in which those who are not wronged, no less than those who are wronged, exert themselves to punish the wrongdoers.
SOLONAs I grow older, I constantly learn more.
More Solon Quotes
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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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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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Reprove your friend privately, commend him publicly.
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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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Wealth I desire to have; but wrongfully to get it, I do not wish.
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Chide a friend in private and praise him in public.
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He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.
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Learn to obey before you command.
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No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear.
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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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In all things that you do, consider the end.
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No fool can be silent at a feast.
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Pure chastity is beauty to our souls, grace to our bodies, and peace to our desires.
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Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
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Justice, even if slow, is sure.
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