1. Demosthenes - Noun
2. Demosthenes - Proper noun
Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC)
Source: WordNetAccording to the Roman statesman, Demosthenes regarded "delivery" (gestures, voice etc.) as more important than style. Source: Internet
Aeschines and Dinarchus also maintained that when the Arcadians offered their services for ten talents, Demosthenes refused to furnish the money to the Thebans, who were conducting the negotiations, and so the Arcadians sold out to the Macedonians. Source: Internet
Also, "at least by Demosthenes' time, mixed marriages were actually heavily penalized." Source: Internet
According to Jebb, Demosthenes was a true artist who could make his art obey him. Source: Internet
Additionally, the ecclesia decided to take control of Harpalus's money, which was entrusted to a committee presided over by Demosthenes. Source: Internet
"And had it not been for the king's magnanimity and regard for his own reputation, their misfortunes would have gone even further, thanks to the policy of Demosthenes". Source: Internet