75 Quotes by Solon

Justice, even if slow, is sure.

If through your vices you afflicted are, Lay not the blame of your distress on God; You made your rulers mighty, gave them guards, So now you groan 'neath slavery's heavy rod.

Speech is the mirror of action.

Angels are winged with God's power.

To make an empire durable, the magistrates must obey the laws and the people the magistrates.

If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.

Reprove your friend privately, commend him publicly.

Wealth I desire to have; but wrongfully to get it, I do not wish.

Know thyself. [Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]