Desire Wrongfully Quotes by Solon

Society is well governed when the people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law

— Solon

To make an empire durable, the magistrates must obey the laws and the people the magistrates.

— Solon

“Reprove thy friend privately: commend him publicly.”

— Solon

Call no man happy until he is dead, but only lucky.

— Solon

No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.

— Solon

If through your vices you afflicted are, Lay not the blame of your distress on God; You made your rulers mighty, gave them guards,…

— Solon

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

— Solon

Reprove your friend privately, commend him publicly.

— Solon

No one can be said to be happy until he is dead.

— Solon

No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear

— Solon

“The New Dimension is peaceful, and all work here just as they do on Earth. It’s a place where learning, knowledge and wisdom are…

— Solon

Know thyself. [Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]

— Solon