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Pericles

Pericles was a prominent Athenian statesman and general who led Athens during its Golden Age in the 5th century BCE. He promoted democracy, public building projects, and civic culture; the quote emphasizes that freedom is secured by those who have the courage to defend it.

Quotes: 2

Quotes by Pericles

Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. — Pericles

Courage as the Foundation of True Freedom

Pericles’ statement underscores a hard truth: freedom is not automatically secured, nor is it a perpetual guarantee. In the fragile democracy of fifth-century Athens, Pericles recognized that liberty is endangered by com...

Created on: 6/13/2025

What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others. — Pericles

Legacy Beyond Stone: Shaping Lives, Not Monuments

Pericles, the great Athenian statesman, challenges the traditional concept of legacy. Instead of valuing grand monuments or inscribed memorials, he draws attention to the subtle yet profound marks we leave on the people...

Created on: 5/4/2025