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

We Greeks believe that a man who takes no part in public affairs is not merely lazy, but good for nothing

The secret of freedom, courage.

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.

The strength of an Army lies in strict discipline and undeviating obedience to its officers.

Mankind apparently find it easier to drive away adversity than to retain prosperity.

For so remarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises whoever courts him, and admires whoever will not bend before him.