Solon Quotes

Speech is the mirror of action.

– Solon

No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.

– Solon

Learn to obey before you command.

– Solon

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

– Solon

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

– Solon

No one can be said to be happy until he is dead.

– Solon

Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.

– Solon

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

– Solon

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

– Solon

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

– Solon

I grow old learning something new every day.

– Solon

Call no man happy before he dies, he is at best but fortunate.

– Solon