The Andrians were the first of the islanders to refuse Themistocles' demand for money. He had put it to them that they… — Herodotus Copy Share Image
We have two useless gods who never leave our island, but like to dwell in it constantly, Poverty and Helplessness. — Herodotus Copy Share Image
Calumny is a monstrous vice: for, where parties indulge in it, there are always two that are actively engaged in doing wrong,… — 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