Demosthenes: “And methinks, men of Athens, any man fairly estimating what the gods have done for us, notwithstanding many untoward…”

There is the insult too, and the disgrace of the thing, worse than any damage to right-thinking men.

On many occasions, men of Athens, one may see the kindness of the gods to this country manifested, but most signally, I think, on the present.

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.

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