By words the mind is winged. — Aristophanes. Classical Athenian comic playwright (c. 446 – c. 386 BC)
This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never fought Should contrive our fees to pilfer, on who for his native land Never to this day had oar, or lance, or blister in his hand.
Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war . . .
You have all the characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.