“Prudence in all things”, Μελέτη τὸ πᾶν, Periander of Corinth
- Ariane Bilheran
- Aug 15
- 8 min read
The Unicorn No. 18 by Ariane Bilheran, August 15, 2025.
To be immediately informed of Ariane Bilheran's in-depth articles on her site, subscribe to La Licorne !
(2 new articles by Ariane Bilheran per month with their podcast, reserved for subscribers).
This article is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without written permission from Ariane Bilheran.
For this Unicorn No. 18, we continue our investigations into the Seven Sages of Greek Antiquity and their maxims. The adage "Prudence in all things" (Μελέτη τὸ πᾶν) is attributed to Periander of Corinth. Beyond understanding this maxim, we can ask ourselves how it was possible that Greek Antiquity could award this bloodthirsty tyrant the title of "Sage," among the seven great sages of Antiquity? It is to this reflection that I invite you...
Want to read more?
Subscribe to arianebilheran.com to keep reading this exclusive post.