History Jokes: Demosthenes' comeback

Funny anecdotes and short stories are a great source of examples in public speeches. This website contains short funny stories, clean jokes and humorous legends of kings and queens, politicians, famous literary figures and artists from many books and sources. The styles of writers from different time periods was preserved - they often enhance the stories in an amusing way. Enjoy and have fun!

Demosthenes' comeback 

Saturday, April 5, 2008, 11:46 PM - Ancient history jokes and anecdotes, Greek and Roman, Jokes and anecdotes of famous people
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An orator of Athens said to Demosthenes, "The Athenians will kill you if they are in a rage." Demosthenes replied, "And they will kill you if they are in the right mind."

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