The man who has received a benefit ought always to remember it, but he who has granted it ought to forget the fact at once.

It is the natural disposition of all men to listen with pleasure to abuse and slander of their neighbour, and to hear with impatience those who utter praises of themselves.

I decline to buy repentance at the cost of ten thousand drachmas.

What we wish, that we readily believe.

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

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

He who confers a favor should at once forget it, if he is not to show a sordid ungenerous spirit. To remind a man of a kindness conferred and to talk of it, is little different from reproach.