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Quotes from I. First Olynthiac — Demosthenes

384 BC–322 BC Greece

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Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue.

I. First Olynthiac (-8)

Only money we must have, and without money nothing can be done that ought to be done.

I. First Olynthiac (-8)

When you have heard all the evidence give your decision, but prejudge nothing.

I. First Olynthiac (-8)

For great and unexpected successes are often the cause of the foolish rushing into acts of extravagance.

I. First Olynthiac (-8)

It often proves harder to keep than to win prosperity.

I. First Olynthiac (-8)

To find fault, some one may say, is easy, and in every man's power; but to point out the proper course to be pursued in the present circumstances, that is the proof of a wise councellor.

I. First Olynthiac (-8)

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