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> [Those who are skilled in archery bend their bow only when they are preparing to use it; when they do not require it, they allow it to remain unbent, for otherwise it would remain unserviceable when the time for using…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/those-who-are-skilled-in-archery-bend-their-bow-only-when-they-are/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

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> [Bowmen bend their bows when they wish to shoot: unbrace them when the shooting is over. Were they kept always strung they would break and fail the archer in time of need. So it is with men. If they give…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/bowmen-bend-their-bows-when-they-wish-to-shoot-unbrace-them-when-the/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

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## Other authors on Arrow

## More by Herodotus

> [Haste in every business brings failures.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/haste-in-every-business-brings-failures/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [A real friend ... exults in his friend’s happiness, rejoices in all his joys, and is ready to afford him the best advice.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/a-real-friend-exults-in-his-friend-s-happiness-rejoices-in-all-his/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/some-men-give-up-their-designs-when-they-have-almost-reached-the-goal/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [I know that human happiness never remains long in the same place.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/i-know-that-human-happiness-never-remains-long-in-the-same-place/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [Happiness is not fame or riches or heroic virtues, but a state that will inspire posterity to think in reflecting upon our life, that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/happiness-is-not-fame-or-riches-or-heroic-virtues-but-a-state-that/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [But I like not these great success of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/but-i-like-not-these-great-success-of-yours-for-i-know-how-jealous/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/knowledge-may-give-weight-but-accomplishments-give-lustre-and-many/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/very-few-things-happen-at-the-right-time-and-the-rest-do-not-happen/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [ They \[the Persians\] are accustomed to deliberate on matters of the highest moment when warm with wine; but whatever they in this situation may… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/they-the-persians-are-accustomed-to-deliberate-on-matters-of-the/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/circumstances-rule-men-men-do-not-rule-circumstances/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [To think well and to consent to obey someone giving good advice are the same thing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/to-think-well-and-to-consent-to-obey-someone-giving-good-advice-are/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [Unless a variety of opinions are laid before us, we have no opportunity of selection, but are bound of necessity to adopt the particular…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/unless-a-variety-of-opinions-are-laid-before-us-we-have-no/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [Of all possessions a friend is the most precious.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/of-all-possessions-a-friend-is-the-most-precious/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [Those who are guided by reason are generally successful in their plans; those who are rash and precipitate seldom enjoy the favour of the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/those-who-are-guided-by-reason-are-generally-successful-in-their/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

> [The gods loves to punish whatever is greater than the rest.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herodotus/the-gods-loves-to-punish-whatever-is-greater-than-the-rest/)

[Herodotus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herodotus/)

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