Pericles

Statesman Ancient Greece 495 – 429

Athenian leader who presided over the Golden Age and expanded democracy.

386 quotes

"The greatest gift we can give is our attention."
Kindness
"In unity, there is strength beyond measure."
Strength
"Art elevates the soul and refines the spirit."
Art
"Change is the only constant in the universe."
Change
"The path to greatness is paved with small, consistent actions."
Success
"To know yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."
Knowledge
"True freedom comes from within, not from without."
Freedom
"A grateful heart attracts abundance and joy."
Gratitude
"The imagination is the workshop of the mind."
Imagination
"History teaches us lessons we are often too proud to learn."
History
"Poetry is the voice of the soul speaking to eternity."
Literature
"Work is not a curse but the path to dignity and purpose."
Work
"The greatest adventures begin with a single step."
Adventure
"Patience is the virtue of the wise and the strength of the weak."
Patience
"Every person has the capacity for greatness within them."
Inspiration
"True power lies in the ability to change minds, not break bodies."
Power
"The pursuit of wealth without purpose is a hollow victory."
Money
"Dreams are the maps to our true destiny."
Dreams
"Kindness is a language understood by all hearts."
Kindness
"The strength of character is tested in moments of adversity."
Strength
"Music is the universal language of the soul."
Music
"Faith is the foundation upon which all great things are built."
Faith
"War is a failure of diplomacy and wisdom."
War
"The fear we do not face becomes our master."
Fear
"In solitude, we discover who we truly are."
Solitude
"The truth, though bitter, is always better than a comfortable lie."
Truth
"Relationships are the true measure of a life well-lived."
Relationships
"Creativity is the highest form of human expression."
Creativity
"The pursuit of knowledge is the noblest of all endeavors."
Knowledge
"Love is the force that binds humanity together."
Love