"Solon gave the following advice: "Consider your honour, as a gentleman, of more weight than an oath. Never tell a lie. Pay attention to matters of importance."

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“It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.”

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“Socrates said, "Those who want fewest things are nearest to the gods.”

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