Your empire is now like a tyranny: it may have been wrong to take it; it is certainly dangerous to let it go. Pericles dangerousempiretyranny Change image and share on social
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. Pericles admitashamedboast share on social
It is right to endure with resignation what the gods send, and to face one's enemies with courage. Pericles courageendureenemy Change image and share on social
Fishes live in the sea, as men do on land: the great ones eat up the little ones. Pericles eatfishgreat Change image and share on social
The whole earth is the tomb of heroic men and their story is not given only on stone over their clay but abides everywhere without visible symbol woven into the stuff of other mens lives. Pericles abideclayearth Change image and share on social
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you. Pericles interestpolitic Change image and share on social
A woman's greatest glory is to be little talked about by men, whether for good or ill. Pericles glorygoodgreat Change image and share on social
Those who are politically apathetic can only survive if they are supported by people who are capable of taking action. Pericles actionapatheticcapable Change image and share on social
Our love of what is beautiful does not lead to extravagance; our love of the things of the mind does not make us soft. Pericles beautifulextravagancelead Change image and share on social
