521 Quotes by Plutarch

It is not reasonable that he who does not shoot should hit the mark, nor that he who does not stand fast at his post should win the day, or that the helpless man should succeed or the coward prosper.

Politics is not like an ocean voyage or a military campaign... something which leaves off as soon as reached. It is not a public chore to be gotten over with. It is a way of life.

I am whatever was, or is, or will be; and my veil no mortal ever took up.

Valour, however unfortunate, commands great respect even from enemies: but the Romans despise cowardice, even though it be prosperous.

There are two sentences inscribed upon the Ancient oracle... "Know thyself" and "Nothing too much"; and upon these all other precepts depend.

A prating barber asked Archelaus how he would be trimmed. He answered, "In silence.

Gout is not relieved by a fine shoe nor a hangnail by a costly ring nor migraine by a tiara.

Distressed valor challenges great respect, even from an enemy.

That proverbial saying, "Ill news goes quick and far.