1 Nothing has happened except the plague but what we all anticipated when we agreed on war. Do not lose the spirit which has made Athens great and, even though she fall, will render her glorious for all time.
2 Cp. 1.400 init.
3 Or, taking καὶ αὐτὸς with βουλόμενος: 'he who is ambitious like ourselves.'
4 Or, taking καὶ αὐτὸς with βουλόμενος: 'he who is ambitious like ourselves.'
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