plutarch

“ The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune. ”

“ Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature. ”

“ Character is simply habit long continued. ”

“ Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly. ”

“ Courage and wisdom are, indeed, rarities amongst men, but of all that is good, a just man it would seem is the most scarce. ”

“ Books delight to the very marrow of one's bones. They speak to us, consult with us, and join with us in a living and intense intimacy. ”

“ Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself. ”

“ Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love. ”

“ Nor is it always in the most distinguished achievements that men's virtues or vices may be best discovered; but very often an action of small note, a short saying, or a jest, shall distinguish a person's real character more than the greatest sieges, ”

“ It is a thing of no great difficulty to raise objections against another man's oration, it is a very easy matter; but to produce a better in its place is a work extremely troublesome. ”