636-558 BC, Greek Statesman
I grow old learning something new every day.
Solon – [Learning]
Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.
Solon – [Happiness]
No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
Solon – [Happiness]
Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.
Solon – [Aristocracy]
Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
Solon – [Wealth]
Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.
Solon – [Government]
Speech is the mirror of action.
Solon – [Speech]