Abstinence from all injustice to other first-rate powers is a greater tower of strength than anything that can be gained by the sacrifice of permanent tranquillity for an apparent temporary advantage.

Don't confuse meaning with truth.

For we both alike know that into the discussion of human affairs the question of justice enters only where the pressure of necessity is equal, and that the powerful exact what they can, and the weak grant what they must.

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.

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

It is from the greatest dangers that the greatest glory is to be won.

Happiness depends on being free, and freedom depends on being courageous.