Quotes from Solon

A half truth is the worst of all lies, because it can be defended in partiality.

Learn to obey before you command.

Men keep agreements when it is to the advantage of neither to break them.

Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.

Nothing in excess.

I grow old learning something new every day.

Laws are the spider's webs which, if anything small falls into them they ensnare it, but large things break through and escape.

Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the faith that old age by itself will bring wisdom.

Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.

Speech is the mirror of action.

Many evil men are rich, and good men poor, but we shall not exchange with them our excellence for riches.

Men keep their engagements when it is an advantage to both parties not to break them.

Call no man happy until he is dead, but only lucky.

Pure chastity is beauty to our souls, grace to our bodies, and peace to our desires.

In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.

Reprove your friend privately, commend him publicly.