Socrates

What you cannot enforce, do not command.

What you cannot enforce, do not command.

If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs read more

If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.

Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly reprove thy faults.

Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly reprove thy faults.

Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . read more

Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . comes from virtue.

Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be
overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in read more

Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be
overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in misfortune.