As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether thy be wise or foolish. -Demosthenes

 

As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether thy be wise or foolish.


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This quote is just one of 17 total Demosthenes quotes in our collection. Demosthenes is known for saying 'As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether thy be wise or foolish.' as well as some of the following quotes.

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There is a great deal of wishful thinking in such cases; it is the easiest thing of all to deceive one's self.

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Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true.

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All speech is vain and empty unless it be accompanied by action.

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We have mistresses for pleasure, concubines to care for our daily body's needs and wives to bear us legitimate children and to be faithful guardians of our households. -Demosthenes
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The man who has received a benefit ought always to remember it, but he who has granted it ought to forget the fact at once.

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