Trees, though they are cut and loped, grow up again quickly, but if men are destroyed, it is not easy to get them again. Pericles cutdestroyeasy Change image and share on social
For famous men have the whole earth as their memorial. Pericles earthfamousman Change image and share on social
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. Pericles acceptaimburden share on social
Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas at all. Pericles expressideaknowledge Change image and share on social
What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others. Pericles engraveleavelive Change image and share on social
It is more of a disgrace to be robbed of what one has than to fail in some new undertaking. Pericles disgracefailrob Change image and share on social
Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. Pericles couragedefendfreedom Change image and share on social
The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it. Pericles alikebraveclear Change image and share on social
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. Pericles cravegraveking Change image and share on social
