What evidence exists to suggest that Pericles also pursued policies that were not democratic?

While Pericles is often celebrated for promoting democracy in Athens, evidence suggests that he also pursued policies that were undemocratic. For instance, he supported the ostracism of political rivals, which silenced dissent and concentrated power among a select group of elites. Additionally, his reliance on a large paid bureaucracy and the exclusion of women and slaves from political life limited the democratic nature of Athenian governance. These actions indicate that Pericles balanced democratic ideals with authoritarian measures to maintain his political influence.