Chilon of Sparta Quotes

6th century BC Spartan philosopher, ephor and writer

Chilon (fl. 555 BC) was a Spartan politician reckoned one of the seven wise men.

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Native Name: Χίλων ο Λακεδαιμόνιος

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To make but a moderate display at one’s marriage.

To be more prompt to go to one’s friends in adversity than in prosperity.

To threaten no one; for that is a womanly trick.

Suretyship, and then destruction.

Seek no excess—all timely things are good.