Demosthenes: “But look to this, Athenians, that our envoys shall not only make speeches, but have some real proof that we have gone…”

I could have wished, knowing the advantage of good counsel to you, I were equally certain of its advantage to the counselor: so should I have spoken with more satisfaction.

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.

I trust only, that what is most for the common benefit will prevail.

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