There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots - suspicion. |
To remind a man of the good turns you have done him is very much like a reproach |
We have mistresses for pleasure, concubines to care for our daily body’s needs and wives to bear us legitimate children and to be faithful guardians of our households. |
What we have in us of the image of God is the love of truth and justice |
What we wish, that we readily believe. |
You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit. |
[A story was told about Demosthenes and another orator. When the unnamed orator (understandably forgotten) spoke, the crowd responded:] What a beautiful, well-delivered speech! ... Let's march with Demosthenes! |