Famous Plutarch Quotes

  • It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything. – Plutarch

    It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.– Plutarch

  • In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker. – Plutarch

    In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.– Plutarch

  • The Spartans do not ask how many are the enemy but where are they. – Plutarch

    The Spartans do not ask how many are the enemy but where are they.– Plutarch

  • An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics. – Plutarch

    An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.– Plutarch

  • The superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them. – Plutarch

    The superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them.– Plutarch

  • A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted. – Plutarch

    A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.– Plutarch

  • Courage consists not in hazarding without fear but being resolutely minded in a just cause. – Plutarch

    Courage consists not in hazarding without fear but being resolutely minded in a just cause. – Plutarch