Your empire is now like a tyranny: it may have been wrong to take it; it is certainly dangerous to let it go. Pericles dangerousempiretyranny Change image and share on social
Fishes live in the sea, as men do on land: the great ones eat up the little ones. Pericles eatfishgreat Change image and share on social
The whole earth is the tomb of heroic men and their story is not given only on stone over their clay but abides everywhere without visible symbol woven into the stuff of other mens lives. Pericles abideclayearth Change image and share on social
We regard wealth as something to be properly used, rather than as something to boast about. As for poverty, no one need be ashamed to admit it: the real shame is in not taking practical measures to escape from it. Pericles admitashamedboast share on social
Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas at all. Pericles expressideaknowledge Change image and share on social
Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. Pericles couragedefendfreedom Change image and share on social
The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it. Pericles alikebraveclear Change image and share on social
Those who are politically apathetic can only survive if they are supported by people who are capable of taking action. Pericles actionapatheticcapable Change image and share on social
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you. Pericles interestpolitic Change image and share on social
A woman's greatest glory is to be little talked about by men, whether for good or ill. Pericles glorygoodgreat Change image and share on social
