Aeschines quotes

Aeschines was an ancient Athenian orator and statesman, recognized as a prominent rival of Demosthenes. His eloquence and rhetorical skill played a significant role in Athens' political life during the 4th century BCE. He is remembered for his speeches and the famous debates that shaped classical Greek politics. Here are 10 of his quotes:

Truth is strong enough to overcome all human sophistries. (Aeschines)
An evil nature wielding great authority brings misfortune upon the community. View quote
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Lying rumours do not penetrate farther than our ears. View quote
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Right is not unlimited, but is limited by the laws. View quote
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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 despot and the oligarch find their protection in suspicion and in armed guards. View quote
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For then only will you be strong, when you cherish the laws, and when the revolutionary attempts of lawless men shall have ceased. View quote
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For at a congress of the Lacedaemonian allies and the other Greeks, in which Amyntas, the father of Philip, being entitled to a seat, was represented by a delegate whose vote was absolutely under his control, he joined the other Greeks in voting to help Athens to recover possession of Amphipolis. As proof of this I presented from the public records the resolution of the Greek congress and the names of those who voted. View quote
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He is specially deserving of our hatred, in that being wicked he has all the outward signs of virtue. View quote
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The man who is unprincipled in private life will never make a good public servant, nor will one who is of no account at home prove a man of light and leading with the embassy in Macedonia; for he has only changed his abode, not his nature. View quote
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I am a poor man and have nothing else to give, but I offer you myself. View quote
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