Euripides was wont to say, silence was an answer to a wise man; but we seem to have greater occasion for it… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
The conduct of a wise politician is ever suited to the present posture of affairs. Often by foregoing a part he saves… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Mothers ought to bring up and nurse their own children; for they bring them up with greater affection and with greater anxiety,… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
By the study of their biographies, we receive each man as a guest into our minds, and we seem to understand their… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
As small letters hurt the sight, so do small matters him that is too much intent upon them; they vex and stir… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
It is not histories I am writing, but lives; and in the most glorious deeds there is not always an indication of… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Education and study, and the favors of the muses, confer no greater benefit on those that seek them than these humanizing and… — 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
