Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us; and endeavor to excel them, by avoiding what is faulty, and imitating what is excellent in them. Plutarch avoidcarefullyendeavor Change image and share on social
Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends. Plutarch adversitybalancefriend Change image and share on social
We ought not to treat living creatures like shoes or household belongings, which when worn with use we throw away. Plutarch belongingcreaturehousehold Change image and share on social
Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Plutarch paintpoetrysilent Change image and share on social
When the strong box contains no more both friends and flatterers shun the door. Plutarch boxdoorflatterer Change image and share on social
Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause. Plutarch consistcouragefear Change image and share on social
Medicine to produce health must examine disease; and music, to create harmony must investigate discord. Plutarch creatediscorddisease Change image and share on social
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. Plutarch fillfirekindle Change image and share on social
