Not to laugh at a person in misfortune. - Chilon of Sparta

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Not to laugh at a person in misfortune.

Chilon of Sparta

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About Chilon of Sparta

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

Native Name: Χίλων ο Λακεδαιμόνιος

Originators like Chilon of Sparta:

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.

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

To learn how to regulate one’s own house well.