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.
Athenian statesman
Funeral Oration, as recorded by Thucydides
c. 431 BCE
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"We do not say that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is a man who minds his own business. We say he has no business being here at all."
Humorous"Wealth is with us rather an opportunity for action than a subject for boasting."
Shocking"I am of the opinion that the individual who takes no part in public affairs is not to be regarded as a harmless, but as a useless character."
Controversial"For we are a democracy, and our laws are equal to all alike in their private disputes."
Shocking"For a man may be rich and yet be useful to the state, or he may be poor and yet be useful."
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