Plutarch: Trending quotes

“To be ignorant of the lives of the most celebrated men of antiquity is to continue in a state of childhood all our days”

“Adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.”

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

“An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.”

“To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.”

“It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.”

“Using the proverb frequently in their mouths who enter upon dangerous and bold attempts, "The die is cast," he took the river.”

“It does not follow, that because a particular work of art succeeds in charming us, its creator also deserves our admiration.”

“When Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept for there were no more worlds to conquer. (Technically a misquote, but I like the misquote better)”

“I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.”

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.”

“The poor go to war, to fight and die for the delights, riches, and superfluities of others.”

“To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.”

“The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it.”

“Neither blame or praise yourself.”

“Books delight to the very marrow of one's bones. They speak to us, consult with us, and join with us in a living and intense intimacy.”

“Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.”

“It is a desirable thing to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors.”

“Character is simply habit long continued.”