Quote #19750
It is certainly desirable to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our...
Category Archives: Plutarch
Quote #19751
An old doting fool, with one foot already in the grave.
Quote #19752
Perseverance is more prevailing than violence and many things which cannot be overcome when...
Quote #19753
The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.
Quote #16372
Learn to be pleased with everything; with wealth, so far as it makes us...
Quote #16074
In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the...
Quote #15786
Nothing is harder to direct than a man in prosperity; nothing more easily managed...
Quote #15232
The giving of riches and honors to a wicked man is like giving strong...
Quote #14958
To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their...
Quote #14653
Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.