Bent Quote by Pericles
“Remember, too, that if your country has the greatest name in all the world, it is because she never bent before disaster; because she has expended more life and effort in war than any other city, and has won for herself a power greater than any hitherto known, the memory of which will descend to the latest posterity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Funeral Oration, Athens, 431 BC
A nation’s greatness stems from enduring hardship and sacrificing heavily in war, earning an enduring legacy.
In simple terms: Greatness comes from resilience and sacrifice in war.
Key Takeaway
Honor resilience, value sacrifice.
Themes
resilience
war
legacy
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- national identity
- military strategy
- public remembrance
- civic education
Key Concepts
civic pride
historical memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What sacrifices are justified for national glory?
- How does collective memory shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Such sacrifice can cause immense loss and suffering.
