He passes through life most securely who has least reason to reproach himself with complaisance toward his enemies.

It is men who make a city, not walls or ships.

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

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.

The secret of freedom, courage.

Some legislators only wish to vengeance against a particular enemy. Others only look out for themselves. They devote very little time on the consideration of any public issue. They think that no harm will come from their neglect. They act as if it is always the business of somebody else to look after this or that. When this selfish notion is entertained by all, the commonwealth slowly begins to decay.

The whole earth is the sepulchre of famous men.