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

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

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.

Great and unexpected successes are often the cause of foolish rushing into acts of extravagance.

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

It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery.

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.