Demosthenes Quotes

For the Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War, see Demosthenes (general). · Can we improve this biography or this incorrect? Post your comments or consult wikipedia

"What we wish, that we readily believe."

Demosthenes on Faith
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"To remind a man of the good turns you have done him is very much like a reproach."

Demosthenes on Gratitude
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"A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true."

Demosthenes on Gullibility
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"Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises."

Demosthenes on Opportunity
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"No man who is not willing to help himself has any right to apply to his friends, or to the gods."

Demosthenes on Self-reliance
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"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 on Spirit and Spirituality
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"Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true."

Demosthenes on Belief
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"The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves."

Demosthenes on Censure
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