Learn to obey before you command. Solon More Quotes by Solon More Quotes From Solon Laws are like spider's webs: If some poor weak creature comes up against them, it is caught; but a big one can break through and get away. Solon spidersbreak-throughlaw In the ideal State laws are few and simple, because they have been derived from certainties. In the corrupt State laws are many and confused, because they have been derived from uncertainties. Solon confusedsimplelaw Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the faith that old age by itself will bring wisdom. Solon good-lifeagewaiting He who has learned how to obey will know how to command. Solon learningknowingleadership We can have justice whenever those who have not been injured Solon libertyjusticelife Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law. Solon umpireslawpeople A half truth is the worst of all lies,because it can be defended in partiality. Solon truth-ishalflying In all things that you do, consider the end. Solon endsall-thingsinspirational The ideal state is that in which an injury done to the least of its citizens is an injury done to all. Solon injurycitizensdone Often the wicked prosper, while the righteous starve; yet I would never exchange my state for theirs, my virtue for their gold. For mine endures, while riches change their owner every day. Solon richeswickedgold Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces. Solon wisdomsheeppeople In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend. Solon friendshipgivinglife If all men were to bring their miseries together in one place, most would be glad to take each his own home again rather than take a portion out of the common stock. Solon gratitudehomemen Justice, even if slow, is sure. Solon ifsjustice Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath. Solon trustinspirationalcharacter Call no man happy until he is dead. Solon disgracemen No man is happy; he is at best fortunate. Solon laughterhappinessmen Laws are like spiders webs which, if anything small falls into them they ensnare it, but large things break through and escape. Solon break-throughlawfall Satiety comes of riches and contumaciousness of satiety. Solon satietyriches In all things let reason be your guide. Solon guidesall-thingsreason
