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

Biography

Author Profession: Statesman
Nationality: Greek
Born: 638 BC
Died: 558 BC

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No one can be said to be happy until he is dead.
Solon

I grow old learning something new every day.
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Speech is the mirror of action.
Solon

In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
Solon

Call no man happy until he is dead, but only lucky.
Solon

No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
Solon

Learn to obey before you command.
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Governed, Law, Magistrates, Obey, Society, The Law, Well

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Governed, Law, Obey, Society, Well