Themistocles quotes

Themistocles was an influential Athenian statesman and general, celebrated for his role in the Persian Wars. His leadership was crucial in the Greek naval victory at the Battle of Salamis. He is remembered as a brilliant strategist who helped secure the future of Athens and democracy in Greece. Here are 8 of his quotes:

I choose the likely man in preference to the rich man; I want a man without money rather than money without a man. (Themistocles)
I have with me two gods, Persuasion and Compulsion. View quote
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Strike, if you will, but hear. View quote
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I never learned how to tune a harp, or play upon a lute; but I know how to raise a small and inconsiderable city to glory and greatness. View quote
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May I never sit on a tribunal where my friends shall not find more favor from me than strangers. View quote
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He who controls the sea controls everything. View quote
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For the Athenians command the rest of Greece, I command the Athenians; your mother commands me, and you command your mother. View quote
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Herodotus is quoted by Plutarch in Themistocles (21.1): he said he came escorting two gods, Persuasion and Compulsion. View quote
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Themistocles

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Occupation: Greek Politician
Born: 524 BC
Died: 459 BC
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: Themistocles

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