From Themistocles began the saying, "He is a second Hercules."

Life of Theseus.

The most perfect soul, says Heraclitus, is a dry light, which flies out of the body as lightning breaks from a cloud.

Life of Romulus.

Anacharsis coming to Athens, knocked at Solon's door, and told him that he, being a stranger, was come to be his guest, and contract a friendship with him; and Solon replying, "It is better to make friends at home," Anacharsis replied, "Then you that are at home make friendship with me."

Life of Solon.

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Themistocles said that he certainly could not make use of any stringed instrument; could only, were a small and obscure city put into his hands, make it great and glorious.

Life of Themistocles.

Eurybiades lifting up his staff as if he were going to strike, Themistocles said, "Strike, if you will; but hear."[723:1]