Chilon Of Sparta Quotes & Sayings

If one is strong be also merciful, so that one's neighbors may respect one rather than fear one. — Chilon Of Sparta

Do not let one's tongue outrun one's sense. — Chilon Of Sparta

Do nothing immoderate. — Chilon Of Sparta

If you confer a benefit, never remember it; if you receive one, never forget it. — Chilon Of Sparta

Prefer punishment to disgraceful gain; for the one is painful but once, but the other for one's whole life. — Chilon Of Sparta

The tongue should not be suffered to outrun the mind. — Chilon Of Sparta

Learn how to regulate one's own house well. — Chilon Of Sparta

Do not make too much haste on one's road. — Chilon Of Sparta

As the touchstone tries gold, so gold tries men. — Chilon Of Sparta

A youthful age is desirable, but aged youth is troublesome and grievous. — Chilon Of Sparta

What is difficult? To keep a secret, to employ leisure well, to be able to bear an injury. — Chilon Of Sparta