Demosthenes: “We ourselves and the Lacedaemonians, although at the outset we could not allege any natural injuries, thought proper to…”

So report says, and I can well believe it; for undeserved success leads weak-minded men into folly; and thus it appears often, that to maintain prosperity is harder than to acquire it.

Could decrees of themselves compel you to perform your duty, or execute what they prescribe, neither would you with many decrees have accomplished little or nothing, nor would Philip have insulted you so long.

True, when a confederacy subsists by good-will, and all parties to the war have a common interest, men are willing to co-operate and bear hardships and persevere.

Choose which ye think expedient; and put hands to the work, while it is yet time.