Solon/anecdotes

Famous quotes containing the words solon and/or anecdotes:

“He will wish and desire to learn as long as he lives, as Solon says.”
—Plato (c. 427–347 B.C.)

“I shall not want Society in Heaven,
Lucretia Borgia shall be my Bride;
Her anecdotes will be more amusing
Than Pipit’s experience could provide.”
—T.S. (Thomas Stearns)