Pericles Quotes
Pericles was an Athenian statesman and general who shaped the golden age of Athens in the 5th century BC. He championed democracy, civic duty, and the idea that what we leave behind lives on in the people we've touched rather than in monuments.
His words carry weight in speeches, political essays, graduation addresses, or social media posts about civic engagement and legacy. Browse through and find the ones that fit your purpose.
Quotes 1–5 of 20
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.”
“Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you.”
“Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.”
“Fishes live in the sea, as men do on land: the great ones eat up the little ones.”
“Time is the wisest counselor of all.”
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