Demosthenes

American  

[dih-mos-thuh-neez] / dɪˈmɒs θəˌniz /

noun

1. 384?–322 b.c., Athenian statesman and orator.

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Demosthenes British  

/ dɪˈmɒsθəˌniːz /

noun

1. 384–322 _bc , Athenian statesman, orator, and lifelong opponent of the power of Macedonia over Greece

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Demosthenes Cultural  

1. The greatest orator of ancient Greece. Demosthenes is said to have overcome a childhood stutter by forcing himself to speak with pebbles in his mouth. He delivered speeches called Philippics attacking King Philip of Macedon, who was an enemy of Demosthenes' city of Athens (see also Athens).

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Demosthenes

Demosthenes Torres, one of Torres' lawyers, confirmed the arrest to Reuters.

From Reuters ● Jan. 14, 2023

A legal, political and cultural history of free speech, via figures like Ida B. Wells, the Athenian orator Demosthenes and the Persian philosopher Al-Razi.

From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2022

Two years ago, the Getty quietly acquired a tiny ancient amethyst, less than an inch high, masterfully engraved with a bust of bearded Athenian statesman Demosthenes, brow furrowed and eyes set.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2021

I believe it was Demosthenes who first said, “Flying coach gets you nowhere.”

From Washington Post ● Nov. 13, 2016

She studied history written by Herodotus and Thucydides, which included political and military events of the past, and memorized the speeches of Demosthenes to learn the fine points of public speaking and debate.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby

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