Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends. Plutarch adversitybalancefriend Change image and share on social
We ought not to treat living creatures like shoes or household belongings, which when worn with use we throw away. Plutarch belongingcreaturehousehold Change image and share on social
Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Plutarch paintpoetrysilent Change image and share on social
When the strong box contains no more both friends and flatterers shun the door. Plutarch boxdoorflatterer 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
Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech. Plutarch properseasonsilence 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
Fate leads him who follows it, and drags him who resist. Plutarch dragfatelead Change image and share on social
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. Plutarch fillfirekindle Change image and share on social