Polycrates Considers the Advice of Amasis
When Polycrates read the letter sent by Amasis, king of Egypt, he understood that the advice was wise and well […]
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The Unbroken Good Fortune of Polycrates
The remarkable success of Polycrates, ruler of the island of Samos, did not go unnoticed by others. Among those who
The Wider World During Cambyses’ Egyptian Campaign
While King Cambyses of Persia was fighting his war in Egypt, events of great importance were also taking place elsewhere
Solon Leaves Without Reward
This was the speech that Solon spoke to King Croesus. His words were wise, but they brought him neither gifts
Solon Explains the Uncertainty of Human Life
“Oh, Croesus,” Solon replied calmly, “you asked me a question about human happiness. This is a serious question, because the
Solon Continues His Lesson to Croesus
After telling the story of Tellus of Athens, Solon continued to advise King Croesus with calm and careful words. He