No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
Quote, saying and phrase by: Plutarch
Perseverance is more prevailing than vio…
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.
Quote, saying and phrase by: Plutarch
Silence at the proper season is wisdom, …
Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.
Quote, saying and phrase by: Plutarch
The man who is completely wise and virtu…
The man who is completely wise and virtuous has no need of glory, except so far as it disposes and eases his way to action by the greater trust that it procures him.
Quote, saying and phrase by: Plutarch
The measure of a man is the way he bears…
The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune.
Quote, saying and phrase by: Plutarch
The mind is not a vessel to be filled bu…
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.
Quote, saying and phrase by: Plutarch
The very spring and root of honesty and …
The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.
Quote, saying and phrase by: Plutarch
The whole life of man is but a point of …
The whole life of man is but a point of time let us enjoy it.
Quote, saying and phrase by: Plutarch
To find a fault is easy to do better may…
To find a fault is easy to do better may be difficult.
Quote, saying and phrase by: Plutarch
When the candles are out all women are f…
When the candles are out all women are fair.
Quote, saying and phrase by: Plutarch