The best state is that in which bad men are not allowed to hold office, and good men are not allowed to refuse office. Pittacus of Mytilene More Quotes by Pittacus of Mytilene More Quotes From Pittacus of Mytilene You should know which opportunities to choose. Pittacus of Mytilene shouldknowsopportunity Measure a person by what they do with power. Pittacus of Mytilene good-lifepersons What thou intendest to do, speak not of before thou doest it. Pittacus of Mytilene secrecyspeak Whatever you do, do it well. Pittacus of Mytilene good-lifewells Do not say before hand what you are going to do; for if you fail, you will be laughed at. Pittacus of Mytilene good-lifefailinghands Cultivate truth, good faith, experience, cleverness, sociability, and industry. Pittacus of Mytilene good-faithclevernessindustry That state is best ordered when the wicked have no command, and the good have. Pittacus of Mytilene wickedstatesgoodness Speak no ill of a friend, nor even of an enemy. Pittacus of Mytilene illspeakenemy Forgiveness is better than revenge. Pittacus of Mytilene good-lifeforgivenessrevenge Do well the duty that lies before you. Pittacus of Mytilene wellsdutylying Know thy opportunity. Pittacus of Mytilene good-lifeknowsopportunity Do not reproach a man with his misfortunes, fearing lest Nemesis may overtake you. Pittacus of Mytilene nemesismaymen Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him. Pittacus of Mytilene neighborill Seize time by the forelock. Pittacus of Mytilene time Know your opportunity. Pittacus of Mytilene knowsopportunity Know the right moment. Pittacus of Mytilene right-momentmomentsknows Know thine opportunity. Pittacus of Mytilene knowsopportunity
