Plutarch Quotes about Politics

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They fought indeed and were slain, but it was to maintain the luxury and the wealth of other men.

They fought indeed and were slain, but it was to maintain the luxury and the wealth of other men.

Plutarch

Men, Luxury, Politics

Plutarch (2015). “Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans: Top Biography”, p.1104, 谷月社

There is no perfecter endowment in man than political virtue.

Plutarch

Men, Political, Politics

Plutarch (2015). “Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans: Top Biography”, p.478, 谷月社

Courage and wisdom are, indeed, rarities amongst men, but of all that is good, a just man it would seem is the most scarce.

Plutarch

Wisdom, Men, Politics

Plutarch (2015). “Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans: Top Biography”, p.504, 谷月社

Nor let us part with justice, like a cheap and common thing, for a small and trifling price.

Plutarch

Wisdom, Justice, Politics

Plutarch (2015). “Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans: Top Biography”, p.748, 谷月社

The conduct of a wise politician is ever suited to the present posture of affairs. Often by foregoing a part he saves the whole, and by yielding in a small matter secures a greater.

Plutarch

Wise, Politics, Matter

Plutarch (2015). “Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans: Top Biography”, p.146, 谷月社