Herodotus's Quotes

Herodotus's Quotes 18

When a woman removes her garment she also removes the respect that is hers.

The worst pain a man can suffer: to have insight into much and power over...

Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war...

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In peace sons bury their fathers. In war fathers bury their sons.

Men trust their ears less than their eyes.

I never yet feared those men who set a place apart in the middle of their...

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All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.

Circumstances rule men men do not rule circumstances.

Knowledge may give weight but accomplishments give lustre and many more...

The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance.

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But I like not these great success of yours for I know how jealous are the...

Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.

It is better by noble boldness to run the risk of being subject to half the...

Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal While...

Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.

Illness strikes men when they are exposed to change.

He is the best man who when making his plans fears and reflects on...

It is clear that not in one thing alone but in many ways equality and...