Demosthenes Quotes

The easiest thing in the world is self-deceit; for every man believes what he wishes, though the reality is often different.

The man who has received a benefit ought always to remember it, but he who has granted it ought to forget the fact at once.

Whatever shall be to the advantage of all, may that prevail!

Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue.

ὥσπερ γὰρ οἰκίας, οἶμαι, καὶ πλοίου καὶ τῶν ἄλλων τῶν τοιούτων τὰ κάτωθεν ἰσχυρότατ᾽ εἶναι δεῖ, οὕτω καὶ τῶν πράξεων τὰς ἀρχὰς καὶ τὰς ὑποθέσεις ἀληθεῖς καὶ δικαίας εἶναι προσήκει

You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit.

Delivery, delivery, delivery.

It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery.

The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves.

No man can tell what the future may bring forth, and small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.