Solon Quotes
By Alan Reiner – July 21, 2024
‘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