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To be silent about secrets; to make good use of one’s leisure, and to be able to submit to injustice.

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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To rule one’s tongue, especially at a banquet, and not to speak ill of one’s neighbors; for if one does so one is sure to hear what one will not like.

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

To keep a watch upon oneself.

To be silent about secrets; to make good use of one’s leisure, and to be able to submit to injustice. - Chilon of Sparta

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