The whole life of man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it, therefore, while it lasts, and not spend… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
When I myself had twice or thrice made a resolute resistance unto anger, the like befell me that did the Thebans; who,… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Good fortune will elevate even petty minds, and give them the appearance of a certain greatness and stateliness, as from their high… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Antisthenes says that in a certain faraway land the cold is so intense that words freeze as soon as they are uttered,… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
The present offers itself to our touch for only an instant of time and then eludes the senses. — 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
Though others before him had triumphed three times, Pompeius, by having gained his first triumph over Libya, his second over Europe, and… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Pythagoras, when he was asked what time was, answered that it was the soul of this world. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Athenodorus says hydrophobia, or water-dread, was first discovered in the time of Asclepiades. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
“In a certain faraway land the cold is so intense that words freeze as soon as they are uttered, and after some… — 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
