Pericles, (490 BC - 429 BC) Quotes
The whole earth is the tomb of heroic men and their story is not given only on stone over their clay but abides everywhere without visible symbol woven into the stuff of other mens lives.
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you.
Not to be able to bear poverty is a shameful thing, but not to know how to chase it away by work is a more shameful thing yet.
Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas at all.
We do not imitate, but are a model to others.
She is best who is least spoken of among men, whether for good or evil.
Time is the king of all men, he is their parent and their grave, and gives them what he will and not what they crave.
Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.
Who makes the fairest show means most deceit.
Wait for the wisest of all councilors, time.