Demosthenes: “Small matters these may be thought, Athenians, but to the wise they are strong indications of his character and…”

If it be his principle, ever to do more than he has done, and yours, to apply yourselves vigorously to nothing, see what the end promises to be.

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.

To censure, I may be told, is easy for any man; to show what measures the case requires, is the part of a counselor.

For I have been taught both by hearsay and experience, that most of your advantages have escaped you, from unwillingness to do your duty, not from ignorance.