We need money, for sure, Athenians, and without money nothing can be done that ought to be done.

All speech is vain and empty unless it be accompanied by action.

Nothing is so easy as to deceive one's self; for what we wish, that we readily believe; but such expectations are often inconsistent with the real state of things.

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.

Excessive dealings with tyrants are not good for the security of free states.

Whatever shall be to the advantage of all, may that prevail!

What we wish, that we readily believe.