Alexander wept when he heard from Anaxarchus that there was an infinite number of worlds; and his friends asking him if any… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Demosthenes told Phocion, "The Athenians will kill you some day when they once are in a rage." "And you," said he, "if… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
When Darius offered him ten thousand talents, and to divide Asia equally with him, "I would accept it," said Parmenio, "were I… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
What sort of tree is there which will not, if neglected, grow crooked and unfruitful; what but Will, if rightly ordered, prove… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
There is never the body of a man, how strong and stout soever, if it be troubled and inflamed, but will take… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
It is no great wonder if in long process of time, while fortune takes her course hither and thither, numerous coincidences should… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
We ought to give our friend pain if it will benefit him, but not to the extent of breaking off our friendship;… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Let us not wonder if something happens which never was before, or if something doth not appear among us with which the… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
After the battle in Pharsalia, when Pompey was fled, one Nonius said they had seven eagles left still, and advised to try… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
The flatterer's object is to please in everything he does; whereas the true friend always does what is right, and so often… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Pompey had fought brilliantly and in the end routed Caesar's whole force... but either he was unable to or else he feared… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
A remorseful change of mind renders even a noble action base, whereas the determination which is grounded on knowledge and reason cannot… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
If you hate your enemies, you will contract such a vicious habit of mind that it will break out upon those who… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
If you declare that you are naturally designed for such a diet, then first kill for yourself what you want to eat.… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
If any man think it a small matter, or of mean concernment, to bridle his tongue, he is much mistaken; for it… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
If Nature be not improved by instruction, it is blind; if instruction be not assisted by Nature, it is maimed; and if… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
If you light upon an impertinent talker, that sticks to you like a bur, to the disappointment of your important occasions, deal… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
It is a true proverb, that if you live with a lame man, you will learn to limp. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Cicero called Aristotle a river of flowing gold, and said of Plato's Dialogues, that if Jupiter were to speak, it would be… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Let a prince be guarded with soldiers, attended by councillors, and shut up in forts; yet if his thoughts disturb him, he… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
It is the usual consolation of the envious, if they cannot maintain their superiority, to represent those by whom they are surpassed… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Archimedes had stated, that given the force, any given weight might be moved; and even boasted that if there were another earth,… — 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
Where two discourse, if the anger of one rises, he is the wise man who lets the contest fall. — 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
