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Demosthenes, On the Crown, section 230 (search)
that, instead of the seat of war being in Attica, it was seven hundred furlongs away on
the far side of Boeotia; that, instead
of privateers from Euboea harrying us,
Attica was at peace on the
sea-frontier throughout the war; and that, instead of Philip taking Byzantium and holding the Hellespont, the Byzantines fought on our side
against him. that, instead of the seat of war being in Attica, it was seven hundred furlongs away on
the far side of Boeotia; that, instead
of privateers from Euboea harrying us,
Attica was at peace on the
sea-frontier throughout the war; and that, instead of Philip taking Byzantium and holding the Hellespont, the Byzantines fought on our side
against him.
Demosthenes, On the Crown, section 300 (search)
These were the bastions I planted for the protection
of Attica so far as it was possible to
human forethought; and therewith I fortified, not the ring-fence of our port and
our citadel, but the whole country. Nor was I beaten by Philip in forethought or
in armaments; that is far from the truth. The generals and the forces of the
allies were beaten by his good fortune. Have I any proofs of my claim? Yes,
proofs definite and manifest. I ask you all to consider them.
Demosthenes, On the Crown, section 301 (search)
What course of action
was proper for a patriotic citizen who was trying to serve his country with all
possible prudence and energy and loyalty? Surely it was to protect Attica on the sea-board by Euboea, on the inland frontier by Boeotia, and on the side towards Peloponnesus by our neighbors in that
direction; to make provision for the passage of our corn-supply along friendly
coasts all the way to Peiraeus;
Demosthenes, On the False Embassy, section 83 (search)
Moreover, apart from the discredit and infamy attached
to these transactions, it is easy to show that they have involved the
commonwealth in very serious perils. You all know that the prowess of the
Phocians, and their control of the pass of Thermopylae, gave us security against the Thebans, and ensured
that neither Philip nor the Thebans would invade either the Peloponnesus, or Euboea, or Attica.
Demosthenes, On the False Embassy, section 87 (search)
That is the
decree you then made; and you owe it to these men. It was not with such
expectations that you either made the first draft of the peace and alliance, or
subsequently consented to add the words, and to his posterity, but in the hope
of marvellous benefits through their agency. Yes, and since then you all
remember how many times you have been agitated by news of Philip's army and
auxiliaries at Porthmus or at Megara. True, he has not yet set foot in Attica; but you must not look only at that and
abate your vigilance,—you must bear in mind that, thanks to these men,
he has it in his power to do so whenever he chooses. You must keep that danger
before your eyes, and abhor and punish the author and purveyor of that power.
Demosthenes, On the False Embassy, section 153 (search)
This was a reasonable
expectation; for so long as the Phocians were safe, as they were at the time,
and in possession of Thermopylae, there was no menace which Philip could have
brandished in your face to make you disregard any of your just claims. He could
not reach Attica either by a march
across country or by getting command of the seas. If he refused justice, you
could forthwith close his ports, stop his supply of money, and otherwise reduce
him to a state of blockade; and so he, and not you, would be wholly dependent on
the contingent benefits of the peace.
Demosthenes, On the False Embassy, section 220 (search)
But if the truth is otherwise, if they
spoke handsomely of Philip and told you that he was the friend of Athens, that he would deliver the Phocians,
that he would curb the arrogance of the Thebans, that he would bestow on you
many boons of more value than Amphipolis, and would restore Euboea and Oropus, if only he got his peace,—if, I
say, by such assertions and such promises they have deceived and deluded you,
and wellnigh stripped you of all Attica, find him guilty, and do not reinforce the outrages, for I
can find no better word,—that you have endured, by returning to your
homes laden with the curse and the guilt of perjury, for the sake of the bribes
that they have pocket
Demosthenes, On the False Embassy, section 303 (search)
Yet that such are the facts, he will not be able to
deny. For who originally introduced Ischander to you, declaring him to have come
as the representative of the Arcadian friends of Athens? Who raised the cry that Philip was forming coalitions
in Greece and Peloponnesus while you slept? Who made those
long and eloquent speeches, and read the decrees of Miltiades and Themistacles
and the oath which our young men take in the temple of AglaurusAglaurus: daughter of Cecrops, legendary king of
Attica; canonized for an act of
patriotic self-devotion. In her chapel young Athenians, on admission to
citizenship, received their arms, and took the oath of loyalty.?
Demosthenes, On the False Embassy, section 334 (search)
These are my accusations. Do
not forget them. For a just and equitable peace I would be grateful; I would
have commended and advised you to decorate negotiators who had not first sold
themselves and then deceived you with falsehoods. Granted that you were wronged
by any commander,—he is not concerned in the present inquiry. Did any
commander bring Halus to destruction? or the Phocians? or Doriscus? or
Cersobleptes? or the Sacred Mount? or Thermopylae? Was it a commander who gave Philip an open road to
Attica through the territory of
friends and allies? Who has made Coronea and Orchomenus
and Euboea alien ground for us? Who
nearly did the same with Megara only
yesterday? Who has made the Thebans strong
Demosthenes, Against Leptines, section 42 (search)