THE VOICE OF REASON
Solon, (born c. 630 BCE—died c. 560 BCE), Athenian statesman, known as one of the Seven Wise Men of Greece (the others were Chilon of Sparta, Thales of Miletus, Bias of Priene, Cleobulus of Lindos, Pittacus of Mytilene, and Periander of Corinth). Solon ended exclusive aristocratic control of the government, substituted a system of control by the wealthy, and introduced a new and more humane law code. He was also a noted poet.
Friday, 8 July 2011
A Declaration of Love: not what a lover says to a lover, but what a parent says to a child
"I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies." Pietro Aretino
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