Themistocles

"A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits."

"The victor will not be asked afterwards whether he told the truth."

"Persuasion is a far more powerful weapon than force."

"Do not despise the enemy that is down, for fortune is fickle."

"The empty vessel makes the loudest noise."

"I would rather have one life lived in freedom than a thousand lived in chains."

"Wait for the right moment to strike, but when it comes, do not hesitate."

"A man should never abandon hope, for it is the last thing to die."

"The greatest wealth is a contented mind."

"An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep."

"Act quickly, but think carefully first."

"The sea is the key to victory for those who command it."

"A single day is enough to make us late and wise."

"Fortune favors the bold, but preparation favors the victorious."

"Know yourself, but know your enemy better."

"The true measure of a man is how he treats those who can do him no good."

"Ostracism is the price of greatness in a democracy."

"The smallest action beats the greatest intention."

"Fire cleanses and purifies, both in metal and in men."

"A sound plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow."

"The man who understands the sea will never fear the storm."

"Wisdom comes not from the years you have lived, but from what you have learned."

"The victor builds monuments; the vanquished build resentment."

"Trust is the foundation of all human dealings."

"The path to power is paved with the bones of those who hesitated."

"A clever stratagem can achieve what ten thousand swords cannot."

"Do not wait for the perfect moment; create it."

"The mind is sharper than any blade."

"In the game of thrones, you either win or you die trying."

"A nation's strength lies not in its walls, but in its men."