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Quotes from VIII. On the Peace — Isocrates

436 BC–338 BC Greece

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It is the function of the ruler to use his best endeavours to make his subjects happier.

VIII. On the Peace (-355)

I maintain, then, that we should make peace, not only with the Chians, the Rhodians, the Byzantines and the Coans, but with all mankind.

VIII. On the Peace (-355)

Indeed, you have caused the orators to practise and study, not what will be advantageous to the state, but how they may discourse in a manner pleasing to you.

VIII. On the Peace (-355)

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