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Solon Quotes

Brief author info: Solon (c. 640-c. 558 B.C.) Greek statesman, poet, one of the Seven Sages of Greece.

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In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.

Solon

Laws are like spiders webs which, if anything small falls into them they ensnare it, but large things break through and escape.

Solon

Nothing in excess.

Solon

Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.

Solon

Learn to obey before you command.

Solon

If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.

Solon

Speech is the mirror of action.

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Wealth breeds satiety, satiety outrage.

Solon

In giving advice, seek to help, not to please, your friend.

Solon

Say nothing but good of the dead.

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Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold.

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Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.

- John Lennon

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Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.

- Euripides

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I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent.

- Marilyn Monroe

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Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.

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