Plutarch, (46 AD - 120 AD) Quotes
The present offers itself to our touch for only an instant of time and then eludes the senses.
Someone praising a man for his foolhardy bravery, Cato, the elder, said, "There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.
To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes, the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.
Fate leads him who follows it, and drags him who resists.
When Demosthenes was asked what were the three most important aspects of oratory, he answered, ''Action, Action, Action.
He shall fare well who confronts circumstances aright.
Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness; one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
Character is long-standing habit.
When Demosthenes was asked what were the three most important aspects of oratory, he answered, "Action, Action, Action."
Nothing is cheap which is superfluous, for what one does not need, is dear for a penny.