Demosthenes: “But what may be called the necessity of freemen is not only come, but past long ago; and that of slaves you must surely…”

I request you, if I speak my mind, to be patient, and consider only, whether I speak the truth, and with a view to future amendment.

For it is plain to the Olynthians, that now they are fighting, not for glory or a slice of territory, but to save their country from destruction and servitude.

Choose which ye think expedient; and put hands to the work, while it is yet time.

I am not ignorant, Athenians, that frequently, when any disappointment happens, you are angry, not with the parties in fault, but with the last speakers on the subject; yet never, with a view to self-protection, would I suppress what I…