Top 18 Quotes & Sayings by Pittacus of Mytilene
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Last updated on November 20, 2024.
Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him.
Know thy opportunity.
That state is best ordered when the wicked have no command, and the good have.
Do not say before hand what you are going to do; for if you fail, you will be laughed at.
Know thine opportunity.
What thou intendest to do, speak not of before thou doest it.
Forgiveness is better than revenge.
The best state is that in which bad men are not allowed to hold office, and good men are not allowed to refuse office.
Know the right moment.
Measure a person by what they do with power.
Whatever you do, do it well.
Seize time by the forelock.
Do well the duty that lies before you.
You should know which opportunities to choose.
Do not reproach a man with his misfortunes, fearing lest Nemesis may overtake you.
Cultivate truth, good faith, experience, cleverness, sociability, and industry.
Know your opportunity.
Speak no ill of a friend, nor even of an enemy.
