Author: Herodotus

Quotes

Of all possessions a friend is the most precious.

Of all possessions a friend is the most precious.

- 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

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

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

- 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

Great things are won by great dangers.

Great things are won by great dangers.

- Herodotus

The destiny of man is in his own soul.

The destiny of man is in his own soul.

- Herodotus

If someone were to put a proposition before men bidding them choose, after examination, the best customs in the world, each nation would certainly select its own.

If someone were to put a proposition before men bidding them choose, after examination, the best customs in the world, each nation would certainly select its own.

- Herodotus

Force has no place where there is need of skill.

Force has no place where there is need of skill.

- 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

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