Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by… — 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… — 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… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
“philosophical writers after his time: nor again must his simplicity of thought and occasional quaintness be reproduced in the form of archaisms… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
Historia (Inquiry); so that the actions of of people will not fade with time. — Herodotus Copy Share Image
For of those [cities] that were great in earlier times, most of them have now become small, while those which were great… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
All of life is action and passion, and not to be involved in the actions and passions of your time is to… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
the Egyptians were the first to discover the solar year, and to portion out its course into twelve parts both the space… — 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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