Pittacus of Mytilene
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Pittacus of Mytilene (c. 640-568 BC), Greek statesman and philosopher, one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
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- Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him.
- Fragm. 10.3
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- Whatever you do, do it well.
- Even the Gods cannot strive against necessity.
- Power shows the man.
- Do not say before hand what you are going to do; for if you fail, you will be laughed at.
- Do not reproach a man with his misfortunes, fearing lest Nemesis may overtake you.
- Forbear to speak evil not only of your friends, but also of your enemies.
- Cultivate truth, good faith, experience, cleverness, sociability, and industry.
- Know thy opportunity.
