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"Afterwards [Solon] went to Sardis and made the acquaintance of Cresus. It was on this occasion that the celebrated interview occurred which has been so much repeated for its lesson. Cresus, desiring to make an impression on his visitor, took him into his treasury and showed him his riches."—Ridpath, 1885

Cresus Showing Solon His Treasures

"Afterwards [Solon] went to Sardis and made the acquaintance of Cresus. It was on this occasion that…

"Solon (So-called)" — Morey, 1903

Solon

"Solon (So-called)" — Morey, 1903

The great legislator and one of the seven wise men of Greece, born in Athens in 638; died in 558 B.C. He descended from a distinguished family of Attica, and not only acquired a libvberal education, but enriched his mind by traveling.

Solon

The great legislator and one of the seven wise men of Greece, born in Athens in 638; died in 558 B.C.…

"Solon's Tablets." — Quackenbos, 1882

Solons Tablets

"Solon's Tablets." — Quackenbos, 1882