They [the Persians] are accustomed to deliberate on matters of the highest moment when warm with wine; but whatever they in this… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
How can a monarchy be a suitable thing, which allows a man to do as he pleases with none to hold him… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
The Persians are very fond of wine ... It is also their general practice to deliberate upon affairs of weight when they… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
“For if one should propose to all men a choice, bidding them select the best customs from all the customs that there… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
Those who are skilled in archery bend their bow only when they are preparing to use it; when they do not require… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
Bowmen bend their bows when they wish to shoot: unbrace them when the shooting is over. Were they kept always strung they… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
But if you know that you are a man too, and that even such are those that rule, learn this first of… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
If you have two loaves of bread, keep one to nourish the body, but sell the other to buy hyacinths for the… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
A real friend ... exults in his friends happiness, rejoices in all his joys, and is ready to afford him the best advice. — Herodotus Copy Share Image
Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
Happiness is not fame or riches or heroic virtues, but a state that will inspire posterity to think in reflecting upon our life, that… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
But I like not these great success of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods. — Herodotus Copy Share Image
Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh. — Herodotus Copy Share Image
Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects. — Herodotus Copy Share Image
They [the Persians] are accustomed to deliberate on matters of the highest moment when warm with wine; but whatever they in this situation may… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
To think well and to consent to obey someone giving good advice are the same thing. — Herodotus Copy Share Image
Unless a variety of opinions are laid before us, we have no opportunity of selection, but are bound of necessity to adopt the particular… — Herodotus Copy Share Image