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Pittacus of Mytilene


Greek statesman and philosopher, one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
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Pittacus of Mytilene
Power shows the man.
Pittacus of Mytilene quotes
Do not say before hand what you are going to do; for if you fail, you will be laughed at.
Pittacus of Mytilene
Speak no ill of a friend, nor even of an enemy.




Pittacus of Mytilene quotes
Whatever you do, do it well.
Pittacus of Mytilene
Forgiveness is better than revenge.
Pittacus of Mytilene quotes
Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him.
Pittacus of Mytilene
Cultivate truth, good faith, experience, cleverness, sociability, and industry.
Pittacus of Mytilene quotes
Even the Gods cannot strive against necessity.
Pittacus of Mytilene
Do not reproach a man with his misfortunes, fearing lest Nemesis may overtake you.
Pittacus of Mytilene
Know thy opportunity.
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