Socrates Quotes on Trust

5 quotes

  1. An honest man is always a child.

  2. Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.

  3. Flattery is like friendship in show, but not in fruit.

  4. Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.

  5. Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.

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