12 Quotes by Chilon of Sparta

Prefer punishment to disgraceful gain; for the one is painful but once, but the other for one’s whole life.

If you confer a benefit, never remember it; if you receive one, never forget it.

When strong, be merciful, if you would have the respect, not the fear of your neighbors.

Do not make too much haste on one’s road.

A youthful age is desirable, but aged youth is troublesome and grievous.

The tongue should not be suffered to outrun the mind.

Do not let one’s tongue outrun one’s sense.

If one is strong be also merciful, so that one’s neighbors may respect one rather than fear one.

Do nothing immoderate.