“The male orientation of classical Athens was inseparable from its genius. Athens became great not despite but because of its misogyny.”

“When will there be justice in Athens? There will be justice in Athens when those who are not injured are as outraged as those who are.”

“Lad of Athens, faithful beTo thyself,And Mystery -All the rest is Perjury”

“Alexandros points to the bronze sculpture of Socrates. "His society didn't collapse because of an outside aggressor. It collapsed from within, from the complete breakdown of communication between citizens, and the breakdown of loving sentiment for one another. They ganged up and got rid of Socrates because he was an uncomfortable reminder of the glory days of ancient Athens, when /demokratia/--'people power'--reigned and citizens worked toward a greater good. He epitomized the fact that you're meant to stay open to all views, to all human experiences, because that's how you deepen your love for people and of wisdom. That amazing man sacrificed his life in the name of classic Athenian values of excellence and honor and compassion, so one day they might live on. And they did, here in America, for more than two centuries. I'm worried my beloved America is becoming as loveless as ancient Athens in its days of decline.”

“Athens is like a sluggish horse, and I am the gadfly trying to sting it into life.”

“Athens was ripped from their wealth and territory but their culture still lived on. This now engraved upon your memory, what decision shall you face?”