Better and safer is an assured peace than a victory hoped for. The one is in your own power, the other is in the hands of the gods.
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.
The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
This was the Athenians' war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.