He who commands the sea has command of everything. Themistocles More Quotes by Themistocles More Quotes From Themistocles I choose the likely man in preference to the rich man; I want a man without money rather than money without a man. Themistocles richwantmen I cannot fiddle, but I can make a great state from a little city. Themistocles arabiacitieslittles I never learned how to tune a harp, or play upon a lute; but I know how to raise a small and obscure city to glory and greatness...whereto all kindreds of the earth will pilgrim. Themistocles greatnesscitiesplay Strike, if you will, but listen. Themistocles strikesifs I have with me two gods, Persuasion and Compulsion. Themistocles hypnosispersuasiontwo The Athenians govern the Greeks; I govern the Athenians; you, my wife, govern me; your son governs you. Themistocles wifegreekson May I never sit on a tribunal where my friends shall not find more favor from me than strangers. Themistocles friendsfavorsmay
