Demosthenes: “The general commands wretched unpaid hirelings; here are persons easily found, who tell you lies of his conduct; you…”

Wherefore, Athenians, we must be exceedingly careful of our future measures, that by amendment therein we may efface the shame of the past.

True, when a confederacy subsists by good-will, and all parties to the war have a common interest, men are willing to co-operate and bear hardships and persevere.

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

And methinks, men of Athens, any man fairly estimating what the gods have done for us, notwithstanding many untoward circumstances, might with reason be grateful to them.