Demosthenes: “But, by always neglecting the present, and imagining the future would shift for itself, we, O men of Athens, have…”

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

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.

Then are you not ashamed, that the very damage which you would suffer, if he had the power, you dare not seize the moment to inflict on him?