Pittacus Of Mytilene Quotes

You should know which opportunities to choose.

The best state is that in which bad men are not allowed to hold office, and good men are not allowed to refuse office.

Measure a person by what they do with power.

What thou intendest to do, speak not of before thou doest it.

Do not say before hand what you are going to do; for if you fail, you will be laughed at.

That state is best ordered when the wicked have no command, and the good have.

Cultivate truth, good faith, experience, cleverness, sociability, and industry.

Forgiveness is better than revenge.

Do well the duty that lies before you.

Know your opportunity.

Speak no ill of a friend, nor even of an enemy.

Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him.

Do not reproach a man with his misfortunes, fearing lest Nemesis may overtake you.

Know thy opportunity.

Know the right moment.