The list essentially divides into three. Cleobulus, Solon and Chilon essentially say that we should set realistic targets; Bias and Thales highlight the fact that we are imperfect; and meanwhile ...

Cleobulus of Lindos: he would say that "Moderation is the best thing." He governed as Tyranos of Lindos, in the Greek island of Rhodes, circa 600 BC. Solon of Athens ...