Future ages will wonder at us, as the present age wonders at us now.

I am more afraid of our own mistakes than of our enemies' designs.

Not to be able to bear poverty is a shameful thing, but not to know how to chase it away by work is a more shameful thing yet.

Better die standing than live kneeling.

If Athens shall appear great to you, consider then that her glories were purchased by valiant men, and by men who learned their duty.

Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you!

The marketplace is democratic.