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About Periander
Periander of Corinth (died c. 585 BC) 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. He is often considered one of the Seven Sages of Greece, men of the 6th century BC who were renowned for centuries for their wisdom.
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“Gain is disgraceful.”
“Practice does everything.”
“Tranquility is a good thing.”
“Pleasures are transitory, but honor is immortal.”
“Be moderate when prosperous, but prudent when unfortunate.”
“Because to abdicate it voluntarily, and to have it taken from one, are both dangerous.”
“Be the same to your friends when they are prosperous, and when they are unfortunate.”
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“Nothing is impossible to industry.”
About Periander
Periander of Corinth (died c. 585 BC) 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. He is often considered one of the Seven Sages of Greece, men of the 6th century BC who were renowned for centuries for their wisdom.