Plutarch Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Plutarch quotes, Plutarch sayings, and Plutarch proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Fate leads him who follows it, and drags him who resist. Plutarch
I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be, and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised. Plutarch
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. Plutarch
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. Plutarch
Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little. Plutarch
He can never speak well, who knows not how to hold his peace. Plutarch
Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Plutarch
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. Plutarch
For he who gives no fuel to fire puts it out, and likewise he who does not in the beginning nurse his wrath and does not puff himself up with anger takes precautions against it and destroys it. Plutarch
An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics. Plutarch
Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause. Plutarch