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.

We do not say that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is a man who minds his own business. We say he has no business being here at all.

Wait for the wisest of all counselors, Time.

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

A woman's greatest glory is to be little talked about by men, whether for good or ill.

Better die standing than live kneeling.

We do not need the praises of a Homer, or of anyone else whose words may delight us for the moment, but the estimation of facts will fall short of what is really true.