Plutarch quotes

" The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune. " # Achievement # Misfortunes # Adversity

" The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. " # Mind # Fame # Government

" Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly. " # Listening

" Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech. " # Silence # Wisdom # Speech

" Nothing is harder to direct than a man in prosperity; nothing more easily managed than one in adversity. " # Prosperity # Adversity # Management

" The whole life of man is but a point of time let us enjoy it. " # Enjoyment

" The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education. " # Education

" When the candles are out all women are fair. " # Men and Women

" No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage. " # Power

" Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself. " # Happiness # Freedom # Power