In truth, kings are afraid for their subjects, while tyrants are afraid of their subjects. - Plutarch

Men, whither is your course taking you, who give all possible attention to the acquiring of money but give small thought to your sons to whom ye are to leave it?

Many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yield
themselves up when taken little by little.

These things sensibly affected Theseus, who, thinking it but just not to disregard, but rather partake of, the sufferings of his fellow citizens, offered himself for one without any lot. All else were struck with admiration for the nobleness and with love for the goodness of the act.