Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most.

Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most.

To be an object of hatred and aversion to their contemporaries has been the usual fate of all those whose merit has raised them above the common level. The man who submits to the shafts of envy for the sake of noble objects pursues a judicious course for his own lasting fame. Hatred dies with its object, while merit soon breaks forth in full splendor, and his glory is handed down to posterity in never-dying strains.

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

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.

You should punish in the same manner those who commit crimes with those who accuse falsely.

Stories happen to those who tell them.