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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
mistake design enemy
I am more afraid of our own mistakes than of our enemies' designs.
growing-up cutting men
Trees, though they are cut and loped, grow up again quickly, but if men are destroyed, it is not easy to get them again
wise wisdom block
Instead of looking on discussion as a stumbling block in the way of action, we think it an indispensable preliminary to any wise action at all.
age wonder
Future ages will wonder at us, as the present age wonders at us now.
ears arguing difficult
It is difficult to argue with the belly, for it has no ears.