It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing. Herodotus on alone
He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold. Herodotus on best
Illness strikes men when they are exposed to change. Herodotus on change
Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men. Herodotus on death
Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before. Herodotus on design
It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing. Herodotus on equality
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 on fear
It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing. Herodotus on freedom
Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back. Herodotus on god
But I like not these great success of yours for I know how jealous are the gods. Herodotus on jealousy
The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance. Herodotus on knowledge
Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh. Herodotus on knowledge
Circumstances rule men men do not rule circumstances. Herodotus on men
All men's gains are the fruit of venturing. Herodotus on men
I never yet feared those men who set a place apart in the middle of their cities where they gather to cheat one another and swear oaths which they break. Herodotus on men
Men trust their ears less than their eyes. Herodotus on men
In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons. Herodotus on peace
Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace. Herodotus on peace
The worst pain a man can suffer: to have insight into much and power over nothing. Herodotus on power
When a woman removes her garment, she also removes the respect that is hers. Herodotus on respect