The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits. Plutarch benefitbountydestroyer Change image and share on social
No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune. Plutarch brickchanceclay Change image and share on social
To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future. Plutarch errorfuturegood Change image and share on social
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human. Plutarch errhumanman Change image and share on social
Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause. Plutarch consistcouragefear Change image and share on social
It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors. Plutarch ancestorbelongdescend Change image and share on social
A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues. Plutarch darkensufficientvice Change image and share on social
It were better to have no opinion of God at all than such a one as is unworthy of him; for the one is only belief - the other contempt. Plutarch beliefcontemptgod Change image and share on social
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. Plutarch cityfailingfault Change image and share on social
Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends. Plutarch adversitybalancefriend Change image and share on social
