When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, "This is a wonderful speech," said… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Euripides was wont to say, silence was an answer to a wise man; but we seem to have greater occasion for it… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Cato used to assert that wise men profited more by fools than fools by wise men; for that wise men avoided the… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
The conduct of a wise politician is ever suited to the present posture of affairs. Often by foregoing a part he saves… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
The man who is completely wise and virtuous has no need of glory, except so far as it disposes and eases his… — 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
Water and our necessary food are the only things that wise men must fight for. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
For there is no virtue, the honour and credit for which procures a man more odium from the elite than that of… — 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
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
