Demosthenes: “I beg, Athenians, that you will not resent my plain speaking of the truth.”

When this has been secured, one may look out for revenge on Philip; but before we lay the foundation right, I deem it idle to talk about the end.

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.

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

He has risen by conciliating and cajoling the weakness of every people in turn who knew him not.