An avowal of poverty is no disgrace to any man; to make no effort to escape it is indeed disgraceful.

It is frequently a misfortune to have very brilliant men in charge of affairs. They expect too much of ordinary men.

A private man, however successful in his own dealing, if his country perish is involved in her destruction; but if he be an unprosperous citizen of a prosperous city, he is much more likely to recover. Seeing, then, that States can bear the misfortunes of individuals, but individuals cannot bear the misfortunes of States, let us all stand by our country.

We must remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.

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.

If you give way, you will instantly have to meet some greater demand, as having been frightened into obedience in the first instance; while a firm refusal will make them clearly understand that they must treat you more as equals.

Don't confuse meaning with truth.