Author: Herodotus

Quotes

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

- Herodotus

It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.

It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.

- Herodotus

It is better by noble boldness to run the risk of being subject to half the evils we anticipate than to remain in cowardly listlessness for fear of what might happen.

It is better by noble boldness to run the risk of being subject to half the evils we anticipate than to remain in cowardly listlessness for fear of what might happen.

- Herodotus

The gods love to punish whatever is greater than the rest.

The gods love to punish whatever is greater than the rest.

- Herodotus

Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.

Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.

- Herodotus

Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh.

Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh.

- Herodotus

Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.

Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.

- Herodotus

To think well and to consent to obey someone giving good advice are the same thing.

To think well and to consent to obey someone giving good advice are the same thing.

- Herodotus

All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.

All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.

- Herodotus

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