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. Demosthenes Read Quote
As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish. Demosthenes Read Quote
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. Demosthenes Read Quote
A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true. Demosthenes Read Quote
No man who is not willing to help himself has any right to apply to his friends, or to the gods. Demosthenes Read Quote
