Empire may be gained by gold, not gold by empire. It used, indeed, to be a proverb that "It is not Philip,… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Solon being asked, namely, what city was best to live in. That city, he replied, in which those who are not wronged,… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Ought a man to be confident that he deserves his good fortune, and think much of himself when he has overcome a… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
If we traverse the world, it is possible to find cities without walls, without letters, without kings, without wealth, without coin, without… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Rome was in the most dangerous inclination to change on account of the unequal distribution of wealth and property, those of highest… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, "This is a wonderful speech," said he; "but… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
King Agis said, "The Lacedæmonians are not wont to ask how many, but where the enemy are." — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Alexander wept when he heard from Anaxarchus that there was an infinite number of worlds; and his friends asking him if any accident had… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Speech is like cloth of Arras opened and put abroad, whereby the imagery doth appear in figure; whereas in thoughts they lie but as… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
There were two brothers called Both and Either; perceiving Either was a good, understanding, busy fellow, and Both a silly fellow and good for… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Why does pouring Oil on the Sea make it Clear and Calm? Is it that the winds, slipping the smooth oil, have no force,… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
This excerpt is presented as reproduced by Copernicus in the preface to De Revolutionibus: "Some think that the earth remains at rest. But Philolaus… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
