Pericles
Pericles
Pericleswas arguably the most prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator and general of Athens during the Golden Age— specifically the time between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars. He was descended, through his mother, from the powerful and historically influential Alcmaeonid family...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionStatesman
famous men
For famous men have the whole earth as their memorial.
courage endure enemies gods
It is right to endure with resignation what the gods send, and to face one's enemies with courage.
accept aim burden envy great hatred others rule taken themselves time
All who have taken it upon themselves to rule over others have incurred hatred and unpopularity for a time; but if one has a great aim to pursue, this burden of envy must be accepted, and it is wise to accept it.
admit ashamed boast measures practical properly rather regard taking
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.
certainly empire
Your empire is now like a tyranny: it may have been wrong to take it; it is certainly dangerous to let it go.
It is more of a disgrace to be robbed of what one has than to fail in some new undertaking.
fishes great men
Fishes live in the sea, as men do on land: the great ones eat up the little ones.
weapons possession
Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.
inspirational humor mean
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you!
kneeling standing dies
Better die standing than live kneeling.
mean community doe
Just because you are not interested in politics, does not mean that politics is not interested in you.
real poverty needs
As for poverty, no one need be ashamed to admit it, the real shame is in not taking practical measures to escape from it.
time timing-and-life counselor
Time is the wisest counselor of all.
jobs responsibility men
In private matters everyone is equal before the law. In public matters, when it is a question of putting power and responsibility into the hands of one man rather than another, what counts is not rank or money, but the ability to do the job well.