Books delight to the very marrow of one's bones. They speak to us, consult with us, and join with us in a… — 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
Agesilaus was very fond of his children; and it is reported that once toying with them he got astride upon a reed… — 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
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
It is wise to be silent when occasion requires, and better than to speak, though never so well. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
When one told Plistarchus that a notorious railer spoke well of him, "I'll lay my life," said he, "somebody hath told him… — 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
