Solon

Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.

— Solon

Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.

— Solon

Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.

— Solon

No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.

— Solon

I grow old learning something new every day.

— Solon

Speech is the mirror of action.

— Solon

Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.

— Solon