43 quotes
male given name
“The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil.”
"The superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them."
on Philosophy
"I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be; and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised."
"The Spartans do not ask how many are the enemy but where are they."
on Courage
"Themistocles said "The Athenians govern the Greeks I govern the Athenians you my wife govern me your son governs you.""
on Leadership
"From their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future."
on Wisdom
"Neither blame or praise yourself."
"Forgetfulness transforms every occurrence into a non-occurrence."
"To be ignorant of the lives of the most celebrated men of antiquity is to continue in a state of childhood."
on Life
"Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself."
on Happiness
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled."
on Education
"To make no mistakes is not in the power of man but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future."
"I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and possessions."
on Knowledge
"Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage."
"I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod my shadow does that much better."
on Relationships
"Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks."
on Art
"A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted."
"Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech."
"An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics."
on Inequality
"Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly."