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Pittacus, Diogenes Laertius, Lives 1
The source
"Know your moment." Pittacus said it in Diogenes Laertius, Lives 1. Translated by C. D. Yonge, 1853.
"Another saying of his was: Watch your opportunity"C. D. Yonge, 1853, Diogenes Laertius, Lives 1. Anecdote reported by Diogenes Laertius (3rd century AD).
Who said it
The Seven Sages (6th century BC). Thales, Pittacus, Cleobulus, Periander and the other sages whose maxims were carved at Delphi.
Questions
- Who said "Know your moment."?
- Pittacus (6th century BC). Source: Diogenes Laertius, Lives 1.
- What is the original wording?
- Another saying of his was: Watch your opportunity (C. D. Yonge, 1853). Translated by C. D. Yonge, 1853.
- Is "Know your moment." on a shirt?
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