I choose the likely man in preference to the rich man; I want a man without money rather than money without a man. — Themistocles Copy Share Image
The Athenians govern the Greeks; I govern the Athenians; you, my wife, govern me; your son governs you. — Themistocles Copy Share Image
I never learned how to tune a harp, or play upon a lute; but I know how to raise a small and obscure city… — Themistocles Copy Share Image
May I never sit on a tribunal where my friends shall not find more favor from me than strangers. — Themistocles Copy Share Image
