Solon Quotes on Virtue
Solon was an Athenian statesman, lawmaker, and poet, traditionally counted as one of the Seven Sages of Greece. This page collects quotes attributed to Solon on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Solon:
“He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.”
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Attributed to Solon:
“Speech is the mirror of action.”
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Attributed to Solon:
“Many bad men are rich, and good men poor; but we will not exchange virtue for wealth.”
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Attributed to Solon:
“Nothing in excess.”