I have with me two gods, Persuasion and Compulsion. Themistocles More Quotes by Themistocles More Quotes From Themistocles He who commands the sea has command of everything. Themistocles command military sea I choose the likely man in preference to the rich man; I want a man without money rather than money without a man. Themistocles rich want men I cannot fiddle, but I can make a great state from a little city. Themistocles arabia cities littles 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 greatness cities play Strike, if you will, but listen. Themistocles strikes ifs The Athenians govern the Greeks; I govern the Athenians; you, my wife, govern me; your son governs you. Themistocles wife greek son May I never sit on a tribunal where my friends shall not find more favor from me than strangers. Themistocles friends favors may
