Demosthenes Quotes

A collection of quotes by Demosthenes.

Demosthenes (384-322 BC) was an ancient Greek statesman and orator. Born in Athens, he entered politics during the turbulent era of Macedonia's rise to power. Known for his powerful speeches, Demosthenes became a prominent figure in opposing Macedonia and its king, Philip II. He tirelessly advocated for Greek independence and unity, leading the resistance against Philip's expansionist efforts. Despite numerous setbacks, Demosthenes played a crucial role in maintaining the Greek spirit against Macedonian domination. His oratory skills and political activism have made him one of the most influential figures in the history of ancient Greece.

What we have in us of the image of God is the love of truth

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

Age Truth Love

Was man wÃ¼nscht, das glaubt auch jeder.

Was man wÃ¼nscht, das glaubt auch jeder.

Truth Propaganda Media

Every dictator is an enemy of freedom, an opponent of law.

Every dictator is an enemy of freedom, an opponent of law.

Freedom

Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes

Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true.

Belief

No man who is not willing to help himself has any right to a

No man who is not willing to help himself has any right to apply to his friends, or to the gods.

Independence

You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduc

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.

Spirituality

The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to cor

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

Censorship

A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true

A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true.

Deception/lying

What we wish, that we readily believe.

What we wish, that we readily believe.

Faith

To remind a man of the good turns you have done him is very

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

Gratitude

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterpr

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.

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