Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
Solon
Solon
Athenian statesman (c. 630 – c. 560 BC)

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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 →

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  • Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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