plutarch

Origin : Greek

Plutarch born on 46 BC, and passed away on 120 BC, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations. Over the past NaN years, we have thoughtfully curated a selection of 40 powerful, inspirational, and motivational quotes - carefully handpicked from an extensive archive of life lessons and timeless wisdom. This legendary quote writer was born in greek and went on to share won inspiring words with the world, leaving behind a global legacy that transcends borders.

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Quotes of plutarch

Timeless words and powerful thoughts from plutarch - discover the wisdom, inspiration, and voice behind the quotes that continue to resonate

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

We ought not to treat living creatures like shoes or household belongings, which when worn with use we throw away.

In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.

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

For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human.

Medicine to produce health must examine disease; and music, to create harmony must investigate discord.

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

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

When the strong box contains no more both friends and flatterers shun the door.

Moral habits, induced by public practices, are far quicker in making their way into men's private lives, than the failings and faults of individuals are in infecting the city at large.

Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us; and endeavor to excel them, by avoiding what is faulty, and imitating what is excellent in them.

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

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

Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.

Nothing is harder to direct than a man in prosperity; nothing more easily managed that one is adversity.

Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little.