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.

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

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

What we have in us of the image of God is the love of truth and justice.

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

No man who is not willing to help himself has any right to apply to his friends, or to the gods.

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.