Amnesty, that noble word, the genuine dictate of wisdom.

- Aeschines

Be assured, fellow citizens, that in a democracy it is the laws that guard the person of the citizen and the constitution of the state, whereas the d…

- Aeschines

Lying rumours do not penetrate farther than our ears.

- Aeschines

A defeat in war is not the greatest of all evils; but when the defeat has been inflicted by enemies who are not worthy of you, then the calamity is d…

- Aeschines

It is acknowledged, namely, that there are in the world three forms of government, autocracy, oligarchy, and democracy: autocracies and oligarchies a…

- Aeschines

For then only will you be strong, when you cherish the laws, and when the revolutionary attempts of lawless men shall have ceased.

- Aeschines

An evil nature wielding great authority brings misfortune upon the community.

- Aeschines

Truth is strong enough to overcome all human sophistries.

- Aeschines

Right is not unlimited, but is limited by the laws.

- Aeschines