It is a common mistake in going to war to begin at the wrong end, to act first, and wait for disasters to discuss the matter.

The strong do what they have to do and the weak accept what they have to accept.

The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.

We must remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.

Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and respect of self, in turn, is the chief element in courage.

Most people, in fact, will not take the trouble in finding out the truth, but are much more inclined to accept the first story they hear.

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

When will there be justice in Athens? There will be justice in Athens when those who are not injured are as outraged as those who are.

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

Love of power, operating through greed and through personal ambition, was the cause of all these evils.

Hope is an expensive commodity. It makes better sense to be prepared.

There comes a point where you no longer care if there’s a light at the end of the tunnel or not. You’re just sick of the tunnel.

Learn to recognize good luck when it's waving at you, hoping to get your attention.

When the reality is no different than a beautiful dream, stick tightly to that reality!

There are lots of things a warrior can do at a certain time which he couldn't do years before. Those things themselves did not change; what changed was his idea of himself.

Collective freedom is one devoid of material bondage and one that supports the institutions necessary for democracy.

What pen can describe this scene of marvellous horror; what pencil can portray it?

I do forgive people when they get it right, even people who in the past I thought were unforgivable.

If you want to be the best you have to do things that other people aren't willing to do.

Hurt me with the truth,don't comfort me with a lie.

Some smack of age in you, some relish of the saltness of time.