Solon Quotes

Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath. 
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Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law. 
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I grow old learning something new every day. 
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Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky. 
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No man is happy; he is at best fortunate. 
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Speech is the mirror of action. 
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Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces. 
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In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend. 
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Call no man happy until he is dead, but only lucky. 
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No one can be said to be happy until he is dead. 
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Learn to obey before you command. 
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