You should punish in the same manner those who commit crimes with those who accuse falsely.

Amassing of wealth is an opportunity for good deeds, not hubris

I dread our own mistakes more than the enemy's intentions.

And where the rewards for merit are greatest, there are found the best citizens.

Remember that this greatness was won by men with courage, with knowledge of their duty, and with a sense of honor in action.

When a man finds a conclusion agreeable, he accepts it without argument, but when he finds it disagreeable, he will bring against it all the forces of logic and reason.

... Athenians are addicted to innovation. They are daring beyond their judgment they toil on with little opportunity for enjoying, being ever engaged in getting, they were born into the world to take no rest themselves, and to give none to others.