586).

He seems to have taken an active part in all civil affairs.

His reputed maxims are plain and homely--the elementary principles of morals.

Mitylene in Lesbos boasted the celebrated Pittacus (began to govern B.C.589, resigned 579, died 569).

He rose to the tyranny of the government by the free voice of the people; enjoyed it ten years, and voluntarily resigned it, as having only borne the dignity while the state required the direction of a single leader.