It is a law of nature that fainthearted men should be the fruit of luxurious countries, for we never find that the… — 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
Mens fortunes are on a wheel, which in its turning suffers not the same man to prosper for ever. — Herodotus Copy Share Image
The worst part a man can suffer is to have insight into much and power over nothing. — Herodotus Copy Share Image
One man envies the success in life of another, and hates him in secret; nor is he willing to give him good… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
If someone were to put a proposition before men bidding them choose, after examination, the best customs in the world, each nation… — 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
Many exceedingly rich men are unhappy, but many middling circumstances are fortunate. — 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
Let there be nothing untried; for nothing happens by itself, but men obtain all things by trying. — Herodotus Copy Share Image
Of all men's miseries the bitterest is this: to know so much and to have control over nothing. — 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
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
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