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Cyrus, believing Croesus to be a pious man because a rainstorm had burst forth and quenched the flame, and calling to mind the reply of Solon,1 kept Croesus at his side in a position of honour. He gave him a place also in his council, believing him to be a person of sagacity by reason of his having associated with many men of learning and wisdom.Const. Exc. 2 (1), p. 220.

1 Probably the one to the effect that no man could be called blest before the end of his life (cp. chaps. 2.2; 27.1).

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