Author: Herodotus

Quotes

Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.

Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.

- Herodotus

The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance.

The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance.

- Herodotus

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

- 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

When a woman removes her garment, she also removes the respect that is hers.

When a woman removes her garment, she also removes the respect that is hers.

- 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

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

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

- Herodotus

He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold.

He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold.

- Herodotus

All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.

All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.

- Herodotus

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