Plutarch Quotes

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Plutarch, a renowned Greek historian and biographer, was born in 45 AD and died in 120 AD. His works are characterized by rigorous historical research and profound moral contemplation, having a profound impact on later generations.

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Famous Plutarch Quotes

“For there is no virtue, the honor and credit for which procures a man more odium than that of justice; and this, because more than any other, it acquires a man power and authority among the common people.”

Virtue Honesty Honor

Book:Lives of the Noble Romans

Source: Lives of the Noble Romans

“For there is no virtue, the honour and credit for which procures a man more odium from the elite than that of justice; and this, because more than any other, it acquires a man power and authority among the common people. For they only honour the valiant and admire the wise, while in addition they also love just men, and put entire trust and confidence in them.”

People Men Politics Justice Common Economy Virtue Wise Authority Credit Admire Liberalism Acquire Honour Elites Valiant

Author:Plutarch

“It is the admirer of himself, and not the admirer of virtue, that thinks himself superior to others.”

Thinking Virtue Superiors Conceit Admirer

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“Poverty is dishonorable, not in itself, but when it is a proof of laziness, intemperance, luxury, and carelessness; whereas in a person that is temperate, industrious, just and valiant, and who uses all his virtues for the public good, it shows a great and lofty mind.”

Mind Persons Use Shows Poverty Virtue Proof Luxury Laziness Lofty Industrious Public Good Carelessness Valiant Intemperance Dishonorable

Book:Plutarch's Lives

Source: Plutarch's Lives

“God alone is entirely exempt from all want of human virtues, that which needs least is the most absolute and divine.”

Want Needs Humans God Virtue Divine Absolutes

Book:Plutarch's Lives

Source: Plutarch's Lives

“There is no perfecter endowment in man than political virtue.”

Men Political Politics Virtue Endowment

Book:Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans: Top Biography

Source: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans: Top Biography

“The most glorious exploits do not always furnish us with the clearest discoveries of virtue or vice in men.”

Men Virtue Discovery Vices Glorious Exploits

Book:Plutarch's Lives

Source: Plutarch's Lives

“The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.”

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Author:Plutarch

“A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.”

Reality Virtue Vices Sufficient

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“It is not the most distinguished achievements that men's virtues or vices may be best discovered; but very often an action of small note. An casual remark or joke shall distinguish a person's real character more than the greatest sieges, or the most important battles.”

Men May Persons Important Real Character Action Virtue Battle Achievement Jokes Notes Vices Remarks Distinguished Casual Siege Real Character

Author:Plutarch

“It is not histories I am writing, but lives; and in the most glorious deeds there is not always an indication of virtue or vice, indeed a small thing like a phrase or a jest often makes a greater revelation of a character than battles where thousands die.”

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Author:Plutarch

“Beauty is the flower of virtue.”

Beauty Virtue Flower

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Plutarch (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Plutarch (Illustrated)

About the Author

Born: 45
Died: 120
Known for: Biographer
Quotes: 416

Books & Sources

Plutarch's MoralsRelated source material

Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans: Top BiographyRelated source material

Delphi Complete Works of Plutarch (Illustrated)Related source material

Plutarch's LivesRelated source material

Plutarch's Complete WorksRelated source material

Plutarch's Lives: Volume IRelated source material

Plutarch's Morals: Ethical EssaysRelated source material

Greek and Roman LivesRelated source material

Plutarch's Lives: Volume IIRelated source material

Plutarch's essays and miscellanies, comprising all the works collected under the title ofRelated source material

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