a sole governor is in a slippery position at home; and I co… - Chilon of Sparta

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a sole governor is in a slippery position at home; and I consider that tyrant a fortunate man who dies a natural death in his own house.

Chilon of Sparta

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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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Pythagoras James Burgh Baltasar Gracián Confucius Epictetus

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If one is strong to be also merciful, so that one’s neighbors may respect one rather than fear one.

Not to let one’s tongue outrun one’s sense.

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

a sole governor is in a slippery position at home; and I consider that tyrant a fortunate man who dies a natural death in his own house. - Chilon of Sparta

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