This speech discussing the Athenian government was delivered by Pericles in the fifth century BCE.Our constitution does not copy
the laws of neighboring states; we are rather a pattern to others than imitators ourselves. Its administration favors the many instead of the few; this is why it is called a democracy. If we look to the laws, they afford equal justice to all in their private differences; if to social standing, advancement in public life falls to reputation for capacity, class considerations not being allowed to interfere with merit; nor again does poverty bar the way; if a man is able to serve the state, he is not hindered by the obscurity of his condition.Which principle did Pericles discuss in this speech?
Pericles used the principle of fair treatment to the public in his speech.
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The excerpt of the speech given by Pericles in the fifth century BCE clarifies that the laws that were existent during the time were inclined towards dispensing justice to the majority and not just favor the ones in power.
It also tells that the Athenian administration was intelligent enough to devise and implement what was good for their citizens and not simply rely on what the neighboring states were doing to improve their administration.
