Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

rich-men-without-scruple-estate-hands-rightful-heirs-succession-wealth-upon

For the rich men without scruple drew the estate into their own hands, excluding the rightful heirs from their succession; and all the wealth being centred upon the few, the generality were poor and miserable. Honourable pursuits, for which there was no longer leisure, were neglected; the state was filled with sordid business, and with hatred and envy of the rich.

Plutarch's Popular Quotes

Either is both, and Both is neither.

- Plutarch

From Themistocles began the saying, "He is a second Hercules."

- Plutarch

The great god Pan is dead.

- Plutarch

Barba non facit philosophum

- Plutarch

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

- Plutarch

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

- Plutarch

What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.

- Plutarch

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.

- Plutarch

For the wise man, every day is a festival.

- Plutarch