Demosthenes: “I marvel not at that; the contrary would have been marvelous, if we doing none of the duties of war had beaten one doing…”

As a house, a ship, or the like, ought to have the lower parts firmest, so in human conduct, I ween, the principle and foundation should be just and true.

That you, Athenians, may feel and understand both the folly of continually abandoning one thing after another, and the activity which forms part of Philip's habit and existence, which makes it impossible for him to rest content with his…

The present crisis, O Athenians, requires, if any ever did, much thought and counsel.

But look to this, Athenians, that our envoys shall not only make speeches, but have some real proof that we have gone forth as becomes our country, and are engaged in action.