He who will lose a present good for one in expectation hath some wit, but a small store of wisdom.
The majority is wicked. - Bias Of Priene
The majority is wicked.
- Bias Of Priene
Hear much; speak little. - Bias Of Priene
Hear much; speak little.
Speak of the Gods as they are. - Bias Of Priene
Speak of the Gods as they are.
The greatest misfortune of all is not to be able to bear misfortune. - Bias Of Priene
The greatest misfortune of all is not to be able to bear misfortune.
What is man's greatest bane? His brother man alone. - Bias Of Priene
What is man's greatest bane? His brother man alone.
Some, by admiring other men's virtues, become enemies to their own vices. - Bias Of Priene
Some, by admiring other men's virtues, become enemies to their own vices.
Monarch, thou wishest to cover thyself with glory; be the first to submit to the laws of thy empire. - Bias Of Priene
Monarch, thou wishest to cover thyself with glory; be the first to submit to the laws of thy empire.
It becomes not a law-maker to be a law-breaker. - Bias Of Priene
It becomes not a law-maker to be a law-breaker.
Be slow in considering, but resolute in action. - Bias Of Priene
Be slow in considering, but resolute in action.
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