Be convinced that to be happy means to be free and that to be free means to be brave. Therefore do not take lightly the perils of war.
ThucydidesThe peoples of the Mediterranean began to emerge from barbarism when they learned to cultivate the olive and the vine.
ThucydidesThe cause of all these evils was the lust for power arising from greed and ambition; and from these passions proceeded the violence of parties once engaged in contention.
ThucydidesYou should punish in the same manner those who commit crimes with those who accuse falsely.
ThucydidesWar is an evil thing; but to submit to the dictation of other states is worse.... Freedom, if we hold fast to it, will ultimately restore our losses, but submission will mean permanent loss of all that we value.... To you who call yourselves men of peace, I say: You are not safe unless you have men of action on your side.
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