521 Quotes by Plutarch

If you hate your enemies, you will contract such a vicious habit of mind that it will break out upon those who are your friends, or those who are indifferent to you.

Authority and place demonstrate and try the tempers of men, by moving every passion and discovering every frailty.

As to Caesar, when he was called upon, he gave no testimony against Clodius, nor did he affirm that he was certain of any injury done to his bed. He only said, He had divorced Pompeia because the wife of Caesar ought not only to be clear of such a crime, but of the very suspicion of it.

Wise men are able to make a fitting use even of their enmities.

Lying is a most disgraceful vice; it first despises God, and then fears men.

Character is inured habit.

Julius Caesar divorced his wife Pompeia, but declared at the trial that he knew nothing of what was alleged against her and Clodius. When asked why, in that case, he had divorced her, he replied: Because I would have the chastity of my wife clear even of suspicion.

A warrior carries his shield for the sake of the entire line.

When men are arrived at the goal, they should not turn back.