Chilon of Sparta Born : 620 BC Died : 471 BC Browse All Authors Top 12 quotes by Chilon of Sparta Do not let one's tongue outrun one's sense. Chilon of Sparta outrun tongue good-life If you confer a benefit, never remember it; if you receive one, never forget it. Chilon of Sparta benefits kindness remember Prefer punishment to disgraceful gain; for the one is painful but once, but the other for one's whole life. Chilon of Sparta punishment gains painful Do nothing immoderate. Chilon of Sparta If one is strong be also merciful, so that one's neighbors may respect one rather than fear one. Chilon of Sparta good-life strong may What is difficult? To keep a secret, to employ leisure well, to be able to bear an injury. Chilon of Sparta leisure able secret The tongue should not be suffered to outrun the mind. Chilon of Sparta tongue should mind A youthful age is desirable, but aged youth is troublesome and grievous. Chilon of Sparta troublesome youth age As the touchstone tries gold, so gold tries men. Chilon of Sparta gold trying men Do not make too much haste on one's road. Chilon of Sparta good-life haste too-much Learn how to regulate one's own house well. Chilon of Sparta good-life wells house When strong, be merciful, if you would have the respect, not the fear of your neighbors. Chilon of Sparta strength strong peace
