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

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

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## 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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