The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.

There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.

Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.

Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.

Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.

This was the Athenians' war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.