There can be no possible question that it is to the interest of the city that both the Spartans and these Thebans should be weak.
Source: The Public Orations of Demosthenes, Volume 1
Topic
52 quotes about peace.
There can be no possible question that it is to the interest of the city that both the Spartans and these Thebans should be weak.
Do not then lay bare the evil condition of Hellas, by calling the powers together when they will not obey, or undertaking a war which you will be unable to carry on.
Keep the peace; take courage, and make your preparations.