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

Peace is an armistice in a war that is continuously going on.

When tremendous dangers are involved, no one can be blamed for looking to his own interest.

One's sense of honor is the only thing that does not grow old, and the last pleasure, when one is worn out with age, is not, as the poet said, making money, but having the respect of one's fellow men.

We Greeks are lovers of the beautiful, yet simple in our tastes, and we cultivate the mind without loss of manliness.

War 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.

In generosity we are equally singular, acquiring our friends by conferring, not by receiving, favours.