For there is no virtue, the honor and credit for which procures a man more odium than that of justice; and this, because more than any other, it acquires a man power and authority among the common people.

— Plutarch

From their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

— Plutarch

Good fortune will elevate even petty minds, and gives them the appearance of a certain greatness and stateliness, as from their high place they look down upon the world; but the truly noble and resolved spirit raises itself, and becomes more conspicuous in times of disaster and ill fortune...

— Plutarch

He shall fare well who confronts circumstances aright.

— Plutarch

He who the least likes courting favor, ought also least to think of resenting neglect; to feel wounded at being refused a distinction can only arise from an overweening appetite to have it.

— Plutarch

I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be; and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.

— Plutarch

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod my shadow does that much better.

— Plutarch

In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.

— Plutarch

It is a difficult task Oh citizens to make speeches to the belly which has no ears.

— Plutarch

It is a hard matter my fellow citizens to argue with the belly since it has no ears.

— Plutarch