Egypt Quote by Herodotus Download Open image “Egypt is the gift of the Nile.” — Herodotus ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.1 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Egypt Nile
The fifth century BC historian Herodotus called Egypt ‘the gift of the Nile’. The Egyptians themselves went a lot further. They claimed that their… — Robert Bauval Copy Share Image
Beaumont specifically pointed out that the cultural elements and idioms regarded as "Egyptian" could not have originated in the land of the Nile. This… — Michael Tsarion Copy Share Image
“It seems unrealistic that Egypt can long maintain its historical hegemony over the waters of the Nile at the expense of widespread poverty, malnutrition,… — Steven Solomon Copy Share Image
If, like me, you're interested in history, Egypt is a place of wonders. It's the land of many civilisations, including Greek, Roman, Christian, and… — Michael Portillo Copy Share Image
The people of Egypt, are the greatest people of earth; and they deserve a Nobel Prize for Peace. To all Egyptian: Be proud to… — Heinz Fischer Copy Share Image
If you look at the Nile on a map of Egypt, you don't think it has moved very much, but the river is very… — Sarah Parcak Copy Share Image
There is nothing new in Egypt. Egyptians are making history as usual. — Silvio Berlusconi Copy Share Image
Most historians accept that Egypt was a cradle of civilization, and that many cultural idioms and traditions come from there. What has yet to… — Michael Tsarion 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
The best way to marginalize the Muslim Brotherhood [in Egypt] is in the ballot box, not through arrests and killing people. — Kelly Ayotte Copy Share Image
Its up to any government to decide how to react to the denial of basic human rights anywhere in the world, including Egypt. — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
The most successful cultural diplomacy strategy integrates people-to-people or arts/culture/media-to-people interactions into the basic business of diplomacy. The programs in Afghanistan, Egypt, and Iran… — Cynthia P. Schneider Copy Share Image
When his highness sends a ship to Egypt, does he trouble his head whether the mice on board are at their ease or not? — Voltaire Copy Share Image
“...he was one of the great intellectuals of the 1940s who completed their higher studies in the West and returned to their country to… — Alaa Al Aswany Copy Share Image
I just always loved mythology, ever since I was a kid. Greek mythology was something I remember learning about in fourth grade, and Egypt,… — Brie Larson Copy Share Image
Our revolution is like Wikipedia, okay? Everyone is contributing content, [but] you don't know the names of the people contributing the content. This is… — Wael Ghonim Copy Share Image
We were the outliers: my mother was the only Western woman (khawagayya, in Egyptian Arabic) to have married into the family, and during my… — Shereen El Feki Copy Share Image
“Mungu hutumia watu 'wajinga' na 'wapumbavu' kufanya mambo makubwa katika maisha yao na ya watu wengine. Katika Biblia, Musa aliitwa mjinga alipokiuka amri ya… — Enock Maregesi Copy Share Image
There’s one thing that’s been 'learned' maybe from Tunisia and Egypt that I think is a mistake. And that is that the existing ruler… — Gene Sharp Copy Share Image
Many people are quick to say that we are not recognized by Muslims in the East . And I start with the Honorable Elijah… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
We hope that more assistance will be available to the nations of the region, to include Egypt, on the three pillars that I discussed… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image