β It is circumstance and proper timing that give an action its character and make it either good or bad. Plutarch
β All men whilst they are awake are in one common world; but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own. Plutarch
β Many evil men are rich, and good men poor, But we shall not exchange with them our excellence for riches. Plutarch
β Tuning the lyre and handling the harp are no accomplishments of mine, but rather taking in hand a city that was small and inglorious and making it glorious and great. Plutarch
β To break a treaty is contempt for the gods. But to outwit an enemy is not only just and glorious-but profitable and sweet. Plutarch