Chilon is one of the seven sages of ancient Greece, a collective of rulers, thinkers and profoundly wise individuals who helped shape the world of Archaic Greece. Chilon was born in Sparta, in southern Peloponesse and played a significant role in the forming of the Spartan constitution.
All the Quotes of Chilon of Sparta:
- Know Thyself.
- When you drink alcohol, do not talk too much, for you will make mistakes.
- Do not offend free men.
- Do not slander those close to you, for you are likely to hear things which make you unhappy.
- Take your time during the dinners of your friends, but be quick during their unfortunate events.
- Your wedding should be simple.
- Honour the dead.
- Respect your elders.
- Hate the person who gets involved in the affairs of others.
- Prefer economic damage to shameful profit. The first will make you sad only once, while the other will worry you forever.
- Do not laugh at the person who is unfortunate.
- Remain calm against rugged people, so that they are ashamed rather than fearful of you.
- Govern and protect your family.
- Do not allow your tongue to run ahead of your mind.
- Control your anger.
- Do not desire the impossible.
- Do not try to overpass people on the road and make offensive hand gestures, this is done only by crazy people.
- Obey the law.
- When they are unjust to you, be willing to reconcile, when they insult you, you should punish them.
- The greatest human virtue is for one to be able to foresee the future with the help of thought.
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