Chilon of Sparta (/ˈkaɪlən, ˈkaɪlɒn/; Χίλων or Χείλων; fl. 6th century BC) was a Lacedaemonian and one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
Learn how to regulate one's own house well.
The tongue should not be suffered to outrun the mind.
If one is strong be also merciful, so that one's neighbors may respect one rather than fear one.
When strong, be merciful, if you would have the respect, not the fear of your neighbors.
Do not let one's tongue outrun one's sense.
Do nothing immoderate.
Prefer punishment to disgraceful gain; for the one is painful but once, but the other for one's whole life.
As the touchstone tries gold, so gold tries men.
Do not make too much haste on one's road.
What is difficult? To keep a secret, to employ leisure well, to be able to bear an injury.
A youthful age is desirable, but aged youth is troublesome and grievous.
If you confer a benefit, never remember it; if you receive one, never forget it.