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.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.

Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.

Never is work without reward, or reward without work.