For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.

Only when a man's life comes to its end in prosperity dare we pronounce him happy.

Nothing forces us to know What we do not want to know Except pain

By Time and Age full many things are taught.

For the impious act begets more after it, like to the parent stock.

Obstinacy standing alone is the weakest of all things in one whose mind is not possessed by wisdom.

ATHENA: There are two sides to this dispute. I've heard only one half the argument. (...) So you two parties, summon your witnesses, set out your proofs, with sworn evidence to back your stories. Once I've picked the finest men in Athens, I'll return. They'll rule fairly in this case, bound by a sworn oath to act with justice.