"Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others so long as each hearer thinks that he can do as well or nearly as well himself, but, when the speaker rises above him, jealousy is aroused and he begins t…"

"Indeed, if I have any superiority, it is this: that I am better able than others to discern what is to be done, and to explain it."

"For the greatest glory is to be spoken of for one's virtues, and to be praised by one's fellow citizens, and to be honored by one's fellow citizens, and to be honored by one's fellow citizens."

"For the greatest penalty for not engaging in politics is to be governed by inferiors."

"The admiration of the present and succeeding ages will be ours, since we have not shrunk from any toil or danger."