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  1. Feb 2014
    1. Solon said, “Tellus was from a prosperous city, and his children were good and noble

      1.30. Solon explains why he chose Tellus.

    2. Croesus was amazed at what he had said and replied sharply, “In what way do you judge Tellus to be the most fortunate?”

      1.30. Croesus is unhappy with Solon's answer and asks for clarification.

    3. Solon, offering no flattery but keeping to the truth, said, “O King, it is Tellus the Athenian.”

      1.30. Solon replies by citing an unknown Athenian.