Top 10 Pittacus of Mytilene Quotes

ancient Greek philosopher and politician

Pittacus of Mytilene (c. 640-568 BC), Greek statesman and philosopher, one of the Seven Sages of Greece.

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Native Name: Πιττακός

Alternative Names: Pittacus

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Whatever you rebuke your neighbor for, do not do it yourself.

Cultivate truth, good faith, experience, cleverness, sociability, and industry.

Speak no ill of a friend, nor even of an enemy.

Do not reproach a man with his misfortunes, fearing lest Nemesis may overtake you.

Do not say before hand what you are going to do; for if you fail, you will be laughed at.

Power shows the man.

Even the Gods cannot strive against necessity.

Whatever you do, do it well.

Forgiveness is better than revenge.

Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him.