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)
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)
You cannot, I suppose, 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. III. Third Olynthiac (-8)