The Andrians were the first of the islanders to refuse Themistocles' demand for money. He had put it to them that they would be unable to avoid paying, because the Athenians had the support of two powerful deities, one called Persuasion and the other Compulsion.The Andrians had replied that Athens was lucky to have two such useful gods, who were obviously responsible for her wealth and greatness; unfortunately, they themselves, in their small & inadequate land, had two utterly useless deities, who refused to leave the island and insisted on staying; and their names were Poverty and Inability.

Dreams in general take their rise from those incidents which have most occupied the thoughts during the day.

Historia (Inquiry); so that the actions of of people will not fade with time.

We are less convinced by what we hear than by what we see.

Mens fortunes are on a wheel, which in its turning suffers not the same man to prosper for ever.

He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold.

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.