Greek - Statesman | 638 BC - 558 BC
Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.
Solon
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I grow old learning something new every day.
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Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
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Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
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Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.
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Learn to obey before you command.
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Call no man happy before he dies, he is at best but fortunate.
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No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
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Speech is the mirror of action.
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In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
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Call no man happy until he is dead, but only lucky.
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No one can be said to be happy until he is dead.
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