The growth of the power of Athens, and the alarm which this inspired in Sparta, made war inevitable.

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.

My love is something valuable to me which I ought not to throw away without reflection.

As they walked away, hand in hand, they vowed to be together forever, not knowing that forever always ended.

Consistency is a paste jewel that only cheap men cherish.

The proper study of mankind is the science of design.

There's always a reaction based on fear. People assume if you're criticizing a decision to go to war, then you're saying something against the soldiers-which is not the case

I think this is the biggest win in my career. To beat Venus in Wimbledon is just something amazing.

While men inhabiting different parts of this vast continent cannot be expected to hold the same opinions, they can unite in a common objective and sustain common principles.

My compositions spring from my sorrows. Those that give the world the greatest delight were born of my deepest griefs.

The papacy is an impossible job. So the best thing Catholics can do for the pope is to pray for him.

The salvation of the world is in man's suffering.