Lofty Quotes by Plutarch

When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, "This is a wonderful speech," said he; "but…

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The generous mind adds dignity to every act, and nothing misbecomes it.

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Painting is silent poetry.

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King Agis said, "The Lacedæmonians are not wont to ask how many, but where the enemy are."

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Alexander wept when he heard from Anaxarchus that there was an infinite number of worlds; and his friends asking him if any accident had…

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Proper listening is the foundation of proper living.

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Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.

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Speech is like cloth of Arras opened and put abroad, whereby the imagery doth appear in figure; whereas in thoughts they lie but as…

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There were two brothers called Both and Either; perceiving Either was a good, understanding, busy fellow, and Both a silly fellow and good for…

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Why does pouring Oil on the Sea make it Clear and Calm? Is it that the winds, slipping the smooth oil, have no force,…

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This excerpt is presented as reproduced by Copernicus in the preface to De Revolutionibus: "Some think that the earth remains at rest. But Philolaus…

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It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.

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I am whatever was, or is, or will be; and my veil no mortal ever took up.

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The pilot cannot mitigate the billows or calm the winds.

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“In Springtime, O Dionysos, To thy holy temple come, To Elis with thy Graces, Rushing with thy bull-foot, come, Noble Bull, Noble Bull”

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