Plutarch Quotes

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

Plutarch

Inspirational, Leadership, Education

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

Plutarch

Friendship, Change, Philosophy

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To please the many is to displease the wise.

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Wise, Popularity, Please

Plutarch (1871). “Plutarch's Morals”, p.14

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The abuse of buying and selling votes crept in and
money began to play an important part in determining
elections. Later on, this process of corruption spread to
the law courts. And then to the army, and finally the
Republic was subjected to the rule of emperors

Plutarch

Army, Play, Law Courts

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

Plutarch

Freedom, Tyrants, Economic Inequality

"When Inequality Isn't" by John Mauldin, www.forbes.com. March 29, 2014.

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

Plutarch

Inspirational, Empathy, Advice

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Barba non facit philosophum

Plutarch

Latin

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What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.

Plutarch

Motivational, Change, Positive

Speech by J.K. Rowling at Harvard University, news.harvard.edu. June 05, 2008.

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The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune.

Plutarch

Motivation, Crazy, Inspiration

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A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.

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Reality, Vices, Virtue

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He who owns a hundred sheep must fight with fifty wolves

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Fighting, Sheep, Decision

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The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.

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Real, People, Democracy

"Paul Ryan Echoes Ronald Reagan's Goldwater Presidential Campaign Speech" by Garance Franke-Ruta, www.theatlantic.com. August 29, 2012.

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To fail to do good is as bad as doing harm.

Plutarch

Failure, Failing, Harm

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Time is the wisest of all counselors.

Plutarch

Time, Time Management, Counselor

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Proper listening is the foundation of proper living.

Plutarch

Listening, Foundation

Plutarch (2006). “Essays”, p.70, Penguin UK

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God is the brave man's hope, and not the coward's excuse.

Plutarch

God, Men, Brave

Plutarch (1871). “Plutarch's Morals”, p.178

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

Plutarch

Inspirational, Funny, Life

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The worship most acceptable to God comes from a thankful and cheerful heart.

Plutarch

God, Gratitude, Heart

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Nature and wisdom never are at strife.

Plutarch

Inspirational, Life, Meditation

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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.

Plutarch

Wise, Mistake, Character

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Character is simply habit long continued.

Plutarch

Perseverance, Character, Long

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Neither blame or praise yourself.

Plutarch

Blame, Praise

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No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

Plutarch

Anger, Men, Savages

Plutarch (2012). “Parallel Lives - Complete”, p.1137, Simon and Schuster

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It is a true proverb, that if you live with a lame man, you will learn to limp.

Plutarch

Learning, Men, Lame

"Moralia". Book by Plutarch. Chapter "The Education of Children",

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When another is asked a question, take special care not to interrupt to answer it yourself.

Plutarch

Special, Answers, Care

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Died: 120
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