Those who render no service either by word or deed, who cannot help army or city or the people itself in time of need, ought to be stopped, even if they have riches in abundance, above all if they are insolent as well as inefficient.
Father of Western philosophy
From Xenophon's Memorabilia, I.2.59, discussing who should be allowed to speak or act in public.
Early 4th century BC
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