Call no man happy until he is dead.
SOLONCall no man happy until he is dead.
SOLONIn all things that you do, consider the end.
SOLONChide a friend in private and praise him in public.
SOLONLearn to obey before you command.
SOLONConsider your honour, as a gentleman, of more weight than an oath.
SOLONSpeech is the mirror of action.
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.
SOLONFor 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.
SOLONAs I grow older, I constantly learn more.
SOLONTo make an empire durable, the magistrates must obey the laws and the people the magistrates.
SOLONLet no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.
SOLONMen keep agreements when it is to the advantage of neither to break them.
SOLONReprove your friend privately, commend him publicly.
SOLONLaws 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.
SOLONEach day grow older, and learn something new.
SOLONRich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
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