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.

Success is man's god.

From him [Death] alone of all the powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.

For the lips of Zeus do not know how to lie, but bring to fulfilment every word.

And though all streams flow from a single course to cleanse the blood from polluted hand, they hasten on their course in vain.

Tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world.

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.