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
earth heroes
For heroes have the whole earth for their tomb.
fishes great men
Fishes live in the sea, as men do on land: the great ones eat up the little ones.
people supported taking
Those who are politically apathetic can only survive if they are supported by people who are capable of taking action.
It is more of a disgrace to be robbed of what one has than to fail in some new undertaking.
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.
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.
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.
courage endure enemies gods
It is right to endure with resignation what the gods send, and to face one's enemies with courage.
gives parent time
Time is the king of all men, he is their parent and their grave, and gives them what he will and not what they crave.
famous men
For famous men have the whole earth as their memorial.
real cities mind
To face calamity with a mind as unclouded as may be, and quickly to react against it-that in a city and in an individual-is real strength.
teacher time lessons
Time as he grows old teaches many lessons. - Aeschylus Time is the wisest counselor of all.
country greatness men
I am of opinion that national greatness is more for the advantage of private citizens, than any individual well-being coupled with public humiliation. A man may be personally ever so well off, and yet if his country be ruined he must be ruined with it; whereas a flourishing commonwealth always affords chances of salvation to unfortunate individuals.
judging may able
Although only a few may originate a policy, we are all able to judge it.