When will there be justice in Athens? There will be justice in Athens when those who are not injured are as outraged as those who are.

In practice we always base our preparations against an enemy on the assumption that his plans are good; indeed, it is right to rest our hopes not on a belief in his blunders, but on the soundness of our provisions. Nor ought we to believe that there is much difference between man and man, but to think that the superiority lies with him who is reared in the severest school.

The whole earth is the sepulchre of famous men.

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

The 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.

Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others as long as each hearer thinks that he can do as well or nearly as well himself, but, when the speaker rises above him, jealousy is aroused and he begins to be incredulous.

It is a common mistake in going to war to begin at the wrong end, to act first, and wait for disasters to discuss the matter.