Political Quotes

Demosthenes: The object of that and every other enterprise of Philip is, to become master here.

On the recordc. 349 BC
The object of that and every other enterprise of Philip is, to become master here.
Said by
Demosthenes

Editor's note · Context

Demosthenes asserts that Philip's ultimate goal in all his endeavors is to gain control over Athens.

Share

More from Demosthenes

c. 349 BC

And surely we must suppose, that Paeonians and Illyrians, and all such people, would rather be free and independent than under subjection; for they are unused to obedience, and the man is a tyrant.

gutenberg.org
c. 349 BC

As, therefore, by such means he rose, when every people imagined he would advance their interest, so ought he by the same means to be pulled down again, when the selfish aim of his whole policy is exposed.

gutenberg.org
c. 349 BC

Because, I conceive, measuring his calculations by ambition, by his desire of universal empire, without regard to peace, quiet, or justice, he saw plainly, that to a people of our character and principles nothing could he offer or give…

gutenberg.org
c. 349 BC

He would never have commenced this war, had he imagined he must fight.

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation