It is the natural disposition of all men to listen with pleasure to abuse and slander of their neighbour, and to hear with impatience those who utter praises of themselves.
DEMOSTHENESIt is the natural disposition of all men to listen with pleasure to abuse and slander of their neighbour, and to hear with impatience those who utter praises of themselves.
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It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery.
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As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish.
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No man who is not willing to help himself has any right to apply to his friends, or to the gods.
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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.
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What we have in us of the image of God is the love of truth and justice.
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Close alliances with despots are never safe for free states.
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Everything great is not always good, but all good things, are great.
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One believes in what one wants to believe in.
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I decline to buy repentance at the cost of ten thousand drachmas.
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Small opportunities often presage great enterprises.
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The end of wisdom is consultation and deliberation.
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Nothing is more easy than to deceive one’s self, as our affections are subtle persuaders.
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There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots – suspicion.
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Every dictator is an enemy of freedom, an opponent of law.
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Excessive dealings with tyrants are not good for the security of free states.
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