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Solon was athenian statesman (c. 630 – c. 560 bc). Solon was an archaic Athenian statesman, lawmaker, political philosopher, and poet. He was one of the Seven Sages of Greece and is credited with laying the foundations for Athenian democracy. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Happiness — Thoughts on finding joy, contentment, and fulfilment
  • History — Lessons from the past and the arc of human civilisation
  • Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality

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