_“You lose the time for action in frivolous deliberations. Your
generals instead of appearing at the head of your armies, parade
in processions and add splendor to public ceremonies. Your armies
are composed of mercenaries, the dregs of foreign nations, vile
robbers, a terror only to yourselves and your allies. Indecision
and confusion prevail in your counsels; your projects have
neither plan nor foresight. You are the slaves of circumstance
and opportunities continually escape you. You hurry aimlessly
hither and thither and arrive only in time to witness the success
of your enemy.”--Demosthenes._