Quotes by Plutarch

Plutarch, born around 46 AD in Chaeronea, Greece, was a prominent philosopher, historian, and biographer whose works have significantly influenced Western thought. Known for his series of biographies, "Parallel Lives," he explored the moral character of notable figures from both Greek and Roman history, drawing parallels that illuminated their virtues and vices. His writings, rich with ethical reflections, remain foundational in the study of moral philosophy and history. Plutarch's legacy endures through his profound insights into human nature and the lessons we can glean from the past.

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"No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune."

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"Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause."

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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."

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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."

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"The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil."

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"Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself."

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"What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality."

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

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"I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and possessions."

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"Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech."

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"Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks."

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