Pleasures are transitory, but honor is immortal. - Periander

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Pleasures are transitory, but honor is immortal.

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About Periander

Periander of Corinth (died c. 585 BC) was the Second Tyrant of the Cypselid dynasty that ruled over Corinth. Periander's rule brought about a prosperous time in Corinth's history, as his administrative skill made Corinth one of the wealthiest city states in Greece. He is often considered one of the Seven Sages of Greece, men of the 6th century BC who were renowned for centuries for their wisdom.

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Native Name: Περίανδρος
Alternative Names: Periandros
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