Touchstones Quotes by Chilon of Sparta

Do not make too much haste on one's road.

— Chilon of Sparta

Learn how to regulate one's own house well.

— Chilon of Sparta

Do not let one's tongue outrun one's sense.

— Chilon of Sparta

Do nothing immoderate.

— Chilon of Sparta

A youthful age is desirable, but aged youth is troublesome and grievous.

— Chilon of Sparta

The tongue should not be suffered to outrun the mind.

— Chilon of Sparta

Prefer punishment to disgraceful gain; for the one is painful but once, but the other for one's whole life.

— Chilon of Sparta

If one is strong be also merciful, so that one's neighbors may respect one rather than fear one.

— Chilon of Sparta

What is difficult? To keep a secret, to employ leisure well, to be able to bear an injury.

— Chilon of Sparta

As the touchstone tries gold, so gold tries men.

— Chilon of Sparta

If you confer a benefit, never remember it; if you receive one, never forget it.

— Chilon of Sparta