Pittacus of Mytilene Quotes

You should know which opportunities to choose.

Whatever you do, do it well.

Measure a person by what they do with power.

The best state is that in which bad men are not allowed to hold office, and good men are not allowed to refuse office.

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

Forgiveness is better than revenge.

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

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

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

Do well the duty that lies before you.

What thou intendest to do, speak not of before thou doest it.

That state is best ordered when the wicked have no command, and the good have.

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

Seize time by the forelock.

Know thy opportunity.

Know the right moment.

Know your opportunity.

Know thine opportunity.