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Demosthenes (Pictured left The Bust of Demosthenes - courtesy The Wiki for www.SelfTalk4U.co.uk displayed in The Louvre Gallery in Paris, France).
Demosthenes (384–322 BC) was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. His speaches constituted a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and to this day, provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC.
Demosthenes learned rhetoric skills by studying the speeches of previous great orators and his contemporaries. He had great insight and understanding of ones thought processes and showed great wisdom and vision. To this day, his thought provoking quotes are still relevant.
Even though some quotes may have been slightly altered over time to modern meaning and language, they are still relevant and will help you with your own understanding of your own mind and thoughts.
Demosthenes Quotes.
The easiest thing in the world is self-deceit; for everyman believes what he wishes, though the reality is often different. Quote Demosthenes.You cannot 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. Demosthenes.
It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery. Demosthenes Quote.
No man can tell what the future may bring forth, and small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. Quote By Demosthenes.
The man who has received a benefit ought always to remember it, but he who has granted it ought to forget the fact at once. Quote Demosthenes.
The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves. Quote By Demosthenes.
It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery. Demosthenes Quote.
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