On the recordc. 349 BC
You must show yourselves greatly reformed, greatly changed, contributing, serving personally, acting promptly, before any one will pay attention to you.
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Demosthenes exhorts the citizens of Athens to demonstrate significant personal and collective effort to regain respect and influence.
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