Periander
Periander
Periander, was the Second Tyrant of the Cypselid dynasty that ruled over Corinth. Periander’s rule brought about a prosperous time in Corinth’s history, as his administrative skill made Corinth one of the wealthiest city states in Greece. Several accounts state that Periander was a cruel and harsh ruler, but others claim that he was a fair and just king who worked to ensure that the distribution of wealth in Corinth was more or less even. He is often considered one...
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Democracy is better than tyranny.
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Freedom is a clear conscience.
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Be moderate in prosperity, prudent in adversity.
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Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.
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Pleasures are transient, honors are immortal.
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He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
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However exalted our position, we should still not despise the powers of the humble.
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The useful and the beautiful are never separated.
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Nothing is impossible to industry (fortitude).