Demosthenes
Demosthenes was a Greek statesman and orator in ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Demosthenes learned rhetoric by studying the speeches of previous great orators.
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Trending topics shown first"No man can tell what the future may bring forth, and small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises."
"The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves."
"It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery."
"You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit."
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Birth-322
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