The Seven Sages (of Greece) or Seven Wise Men (Greek: οἱ ἑπτά σοφοί, hoi hepta sophoi; c. 620 BC–550 BC) was the title given by ancient Greektradition to seven early 6th century B.C. philosophers, statesmen and law-givers who were renowned in the following centuries for their wisdom.
Wikipedia goes on to say that some people say that they didn't exist, most people say that they weren't wise at all, they were just politicians, and everyone agrees that the quotes attributed to them were not actually their own. But I say that the quotes are wise nonetheless, and, if it's about Ancient Greece, I want to know about it, seemingly irrelevant or not. So here it goes.
The Seven Sages of Ancient Greece are (drum roll):
Solon of Athens - "Nothing in excess."
Thales of Miletus - "To bring surety brings ruin."
Chilon of Sparta - "Know thyself."
Bias of Priene - "Too many workers spoil the work."
Cleobulus of Lindos - "Moderation is impeccable."
Pittacus of Mitylene - "Know thine opportunity."
Periander of Corinth - "Forethought in all things."
Michael Lahanas has an excellent site profiling them all.
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