Themistocles
Themistocles
Themistocleswas an Athenian politician and general. He was one of a new breed of non-aristocratic politicians who rose to prominence in the early years of the Athenian democracy. As a politician, Themistocles was a populist, having the support of lower class Athenians, and generally being at odds with the Athenian nobility. Elected archon in 493 BC, he convinced the polis to increase the naval power of Athens, a recurring theme in his political career. During the first Persian invasion of Greece,...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionSoldier
military sea command
He who commands the sea has command of everything.
cities littles arabia
I cannot fiddle, but I can make a great state from a little city.
strikes ifs
Strike, if you will, but listen.
greatness play cities
I never learned how to tune a harp, or play upon a lute; but I know how to raise a small and obscure city to glory and greatness...whereto all kindreds of the earth will pilgrim.
friends favors may
May I never sit on a tribunal where my friends shall not find more favor from me than strangers.