James Wood, comp. Dictionary of Quotations. 1899. Solon
[Greek]—Always learning many things the older I grow. 1 He who will sell his fame will also sell the public interest. 2 If we should all bring our misfortunes into one place, most of us would be glad to take our own home again rather than take a proportion out of the common stock. 3 Let no man be called happy before his death. 4 Reprove thy friend privately; commend him publicly. 5 Rich men without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces. 6 Satiety comes of riches, and contumaciousness of satiety. 7 Society is well governed when the people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates the laws. 8
