521 Quotes by Plutarch

Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.

All men whilst they are awake are in one common world: but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own.

The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.

Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly.

Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little.

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

Medicine to produce health must examine disease; and music, to create harmony must investigate discord.

I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and possessions.

For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human.