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Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue.
I. First Olynthiac (-8)
The end of life for all men is death, though one seek security by locking oneself in the innermost chamber.
XVIII. On the Crown (-330)
It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery.
The easiest thing in the world is self-deceit; for every man believes what he wishes, though the reality is often different.
III. Third Olynthiac (-8)
It is impossible, men of Athens, impossible to gain permanent power by injustice, perjury, and falsehood.
II. Second Olynthiac (-8)
For every king, every despot is the sworn foe of freedom and of law.
VI. Second Philippic (-2)
For as action follows speeches and votes in the order of time, so does it precede and rank before them in force.
III. Third Olynthiac (-8)
Only money we must have, and without money nothing can be done that ought to be done.
I. First Olynthiac (-8)
For those close and intimate alliances with despots are never safe to free states.
VI. Second Philippic (-2)
No man can tell what the future may bring forth, and small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.
XX. Against Leptines (-354)
When you have heard all the evidence give your decision, but prejudge nothing.
I. First Olynthiac (-8)
Those enjoying prosperity should always be ready to assist the unfortunate, for no one can say what the future may bring forth.
XV. For the Liberty of the Rhodians
It is difficult always to say exactly the right thing.
XVI. For the Megalopolitans (-352)
For success is apt to cover a multitude of faults.
II. Second Olynthiac (-8)
For great and unexpected successes are often the cause of the foolish rushing into acts of extravagance.
I. First Olynthiac (-8)
One who is himself idle cannot possibly call upon his friends, much less upon the gods, to work for him.
II. Second Olynthiac (-8)
What worse charge can any one bring against an orator than that his words and his sentiments do not tally?
XVIII. On the Crown (-330)
Those who would wage war successfully must not wait upon events but anticipate them.
IV. First Philippic (-1)
For the sower of the seed is assuredly the author of the whole harvest of mischief.
XVIII. On the Crown (-330)
The opportunities of fortune wait not for our dilatoriness and reluctance.
IV. First Philippic (-1)