As for poverty, no one need be ashamed to admit it, the real shame is in not taking practical measures to escape from it.

The whole earth is the tomb of heroic men and their story is not given only on stone over their clay but abides everywhere without visible symbol woven into the stuff of other mens lives.

Our form of government does not enter into rivalry with the institutions of others. Our government does not copy our neighbors', but is an example to them. It is true that we are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few. But while there exists equal justice to all and alike in their private disputes, the claim of excellence is also recognized; and when a citizen is in any way distinguished, he is preferred to the public service, not as a matter of privilege, but as the reward of merit

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

She is best who is least spoken of among men, whether for good or evil.

Time is the wisest counselor of all.

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