We do not need the praises of a Homer, or of anyone else whose words may delight us for the moment, but the estimation of facts will fall short of what is really true.
Those who can think, but cannot express what they think, place themselves at the level of those who cannot think. - Pericles
Those who can think, but cannot express what they think, place themselves at the level of those who cannot think.
- Pericles
I am more afraid of our own mistakes than of our enemies' designs. - Pericles
I am more afraid of our own mistakes than of our enemies' designs.
Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas at all. - Pericles
Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas at all.
Better die standing than live kneeling. - Pericles
Better die standing than live kneeling.
Our form of government does not enter into rivalry with the institutions of others. Our government does not copy our neighbors', but is an example to… - Pericles
Our form of government does not enter into rivalry with the institutions of others. Our government does not copy our neighbors', but is an example to…
We do not say that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is a man who minds his own business. We say he has no business being here at all. - Pericles
We do not say that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is a man who minds his own business. We say he has no business being here at all.
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you! - Pericles
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you!
Those who can truly be accounted brave are those who best know the meaning of what is sweet in life and what is terrible, and then go out, undeterred… - Pericles
Those who can truly be accounted brave are those who best know the meaning of what is sweet in life and what is terrible, and then go out, undeterred…
Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. - Pericles
Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.
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