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Plutarch quotes

Greek Philosopher January 3, 2050 – January 2, 0127

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When Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept for there were no more worlds to conquer. (Technically a misquote, but I like the misquote better) Plutarch
But the Lacedaemonians, who make it their first principle of action to serve their country's interest, know not any thing to be just or unjust by any measure but that. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult."
To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be..."
No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most..."
An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "It is certainly desirable to be well descended, but the glory..."
It is certainly desirable to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes."
If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues."
A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the..."
It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "We ought not to treat living creatures like shoes or household..."
We ought not to treat living creatures like shoes or household belongings, which when worn with use we throw away. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "Neither blame or praise yourself."
Neither blame or praise yourself. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "Come and take them"
Come and take them Plutarch

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