Solon Quotes

A collection of quotes by Solon.

Solon, an ancient Greek statesman, lawgiver, and poet, was born in Athens around 638 BCE. He played a crucial role in shaping Athenian democracy and laying the foundation for the city's legal and constitutional reforms. Solon introduced a series of innovative political and economic measures aimed at improving social justice and easing economic inequality within Athens. He abolished debt slavery, introduced a fairer system of laws, and reformed the Athenian constitution. Solon's reforms paved the way for the development of democracy in Ancient Greece and left a lasting legacy on Athenian society.

Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the

Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the faith that old age by itself will bring wisdom.

Solon

Wisdom Life

Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with g

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

Solon

Wealth

I grow old learning something new every day.

I grow old learning something new every day.

Solon

Learning

No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.

No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.

Solon

Happiness

Speech is the mirror of action.

Speech is the mirror of action.

Solon

Conversation

Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrate

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

Solon

Government

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

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

Solon

Aristocracy

Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he i

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

Solon

Happiness