Do you remember that in classical times when Cicero had finished speaking, the people said, How well he spoke but when Demosthenes had finished speaking, they said, Let us march.
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Demosthenes
Classical Athenian statesman and orator (384–322 BC)

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Demosthenes was classical athenian statesman and orator (384–322 bc). Demosthenes was a Greek statesman and orator in ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Read more on Wikipedia →

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