Seven Sages of Greece

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The Seven Sages (of Greece) (c. 620 BC–550 BC) was the title given by Greek tradition to seven wise Greek men who were philosophers, statesmen and law-givers.

The standard list is:

• Solon of Athens - "Nothing in excess"
• Chilon of Sparta - "Know thyself"
• Thales of Miletus - "To bring surety brings ruin"
• Bias of Priene - "Too many workers spoil the work"
• Cleobulus of Lindos - "Moderation is impeccable"
• Pittacus of Mytilene - "Know thine opportunity"
• Periander of Corinth - "Forethought in all things"

References

• Laertius Diogenes, Lives of the Philosophers: "Thales".
• Oxford Classical Dictionary: "Seven Sages".
• Plato, Protagoras: 343a-b.

Bibliography

• Harper's Dictionary of Classical Literature and Antiquities, ed. by Harry Thurston Peck, Cooper Square Publishers, Inc., l962.
• Brush Up Your Classics, Michael Macrone, Gramercy Books, NY, 1991.ar:حكماء الإغريق السبعة

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