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Quotes by Herodotus

It is better by noble boldness to run the risk of being subject to half the evils we anticipate than to remain in cowardly listlessness for fear of what might happen.

Herodotus (485 - 425 BC)
 
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A woman takes off her claim to respect along with her garments.

Herodotus (485 - 425 BC)
Source: The Histories of Herodotus
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Men trust their ears less than their eyes.

Herodotus (485 - 425 BC)
Source: The Histories of Herodotus
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Not snow, no, nor heat, nor night keeps them from accomplishing their appointed courses with all speed. Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. -Inscription, New York City Post Office adapted from Herodotus.

Herodotus (485 - 425 BC)
Source: The Histories of Herodotus
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This is the bitterest pain among men, to have much knowledge but no power.

Herodotus (485 - 425 BC)
Source: The Histories of Herodotus
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Call no man happy before he dies.

Herodotus (485 - 425 BC)
Source: ascribed
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Haste in every business brings failure.

Herodotus (485 - 425 BC)
Source: The Histories of Herodotus
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Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

Herodotus (485 - 425 BC)
Source: The Histories of Herodotus
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Force has no place where there is need of skill.

Herodotus (485 - 425 BC)
Source: The Histories of Herodotus
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It is better to be envied than pitied.

Herodotus (485 - 425 BC)
Source: The Histories of Herodotus
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