All this being known to you, Athenians, all else of importance considered, I say, you must take heart and spirit, and apply yourselves more than ever to the war, contributing promptly, serving personally, leaving nothing undone.
From a speech urging Athenians to confront Philip, on the necessity of total commitment and personal sacrifice in times of war.
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