Happiness is not fame or riches or heroic virtues, but a state that will inspire posterity to think in reflecting upon our life, that it was the life they would wish to live. — 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
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
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
But I like not these great success of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods. — Herodotus Copy Share
Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh. — Herodotus Copy Share
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
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
To think well and to consent to obey someone giving good advice are the same thing. — Herodotus Copy Share
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
Those who are guided by reason are generally successful in their plans; those who are rash and precipitate seldom enjoy the favour of the… — Herodotus Copy Share
