Solon Quotes

‘Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.’ – Solon

‘I grow old learning something new every day.’ – Solon

‘Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.’ – Solon

‘In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.’ – Solon

‘Call no man happy before he dies, he is at best but fortunate.’ – Solon

‘Learn to obey before you command.’ – Solon

‘Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.’ – Solon

‘Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.’ – Solon

‘No one can be said to be happy until he is dead.’ – Solon

‘Speech is the mirror of action.’ – Solon

‘No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.’ – Solon

‘Call no man happy until he is dead, but only lucky.’ – Solon