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"When speaking not to gesticulate with the hand; for that is like a madman."
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Chilon of Sparta
Chilon of Sparta was a Spartan politician credited with the militarization of Spartan society, and one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
"When speaking not to gesticulate with the hand; for that is like a madman."
"The reason is because I know how to bear injustice, but you do not."
"Not to let one’s tongue outrun one’s sense."
"a sole governor is in a slippery position at home; and I consider that tyrant a fortunate man who dies a natural death in his own house."
"To prefer punishment to disgraceful gain; for the one is painful but once, but the other for one’s whole life."
"Not to make too much haste on one’s road."