Demosthenes Quotes

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. - Demosthenes

When Demosthenes was asked what were the three most important aspects of oratory, he answered, ''Action, Action, Action.'' - Plutarch

What we wish, that we readily believe. - Demosthenes

What we have in us of the image of God is the love of truth and justice. - Demosthenes

We have mistresses for pleasure, concubines to care for our daily bodys needs and wives to bear us legitimate children and to be faithful guardians of our households. - Demosthenes

To remind a man of the good turns you have done him is very much like a reproach. - Demosthenes

There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots. What is it? Distrust. - Demosthenes

There is a great deal of wishful thinking in such cases; it is the easiest thing of all to deceive one?s self. - Demosthenes

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

The best protection for the people is not necessarily to believe everything people tell them. - Demosthenes