1.
He who commands the sea has command of everything.
Themistocles
2.
I choose the likely man in preference to the rich man; I want a man without money rather than money without a man.
Themistocles
3.
I cannot fiddle, but I can make a great state from a little city.
Themistocles
4.
The Athenians govern the Greeks; I govern the Athenians; you, my wife, govern me; your son governs you.
Themistocles
5.
I never learned how to tune a harp, or play upon a lute; but I know how to raise a small and obscure city to glory and greatness...whereto all kindreds of the earth will pilgrim.
Themistocles
6.
Strike, if you will, but listen.
Themistocles
7.
I have with me two gods, Persuasion and Compulsion.
Themistocles
8.
May I never sit on a tribunal where my friends shall not find more favor from me than strangers.
Themistocles
