There's Nothing Like a Sassy Greek

This selection is from the Apology of Plato. Socrates has been condemned and he must now, as was Athenian custom at the time, suggest a counter penalty to that suggested by his accuser, death. Socrates says:

εἰ οὖν δεῖ με κατὰ τὸ δίκαιον τῆς ἀξίας τιμᾶσθαι, τούτου τιμῶμαι, ἐν πρυτανείῳ σιτήσεως.

It means, "Therefore if I must propose a penalty according to the justice of my deserts, I propose the penalty of eating at the city hall. "

Essentially, "Going on what I deserve, I suggest you put me on welfare."

Talk about cheeky, huh? :-)