“The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance.”
— Herodotus
Author: Herodotus
Category: knowledge
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Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give
“Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh.”
— Herodotus
Author: Herodotus
Category: knowledge
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It is clear that not in one
“It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.”
— Herodotus
Author: Herodotus
Category: freedom
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Men trust their ears less than their
“Men trust their ears less than their eyes.”
— Herodotus
Author: Herodotus
Category: trust
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Circumstances rule men; men do not rule
“Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.”
— Herodotus
Author: Herodotus
Category: men
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Whatever comes from God is impossible for
“Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.”
— Herodotus
Author: Herodotus
Category: god
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The worst pain a man can suffer:
“The worst pain a man can suffer: to have insight into much and power over nothing.”
— Herodotus
Author: Herodotus
Category: power
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He is the best man who, when
“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
Author: Herodotus
Category: best
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Men trust their ears less than their
“Men trust their ears less than their eyes.”
— Herodotus
Author: Herodotus
Category: men
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Death is a delightful hiding place for
“Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.”
— Herodotus
Author: Herodotus
Category: death
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Civil strife is as much a greater
“Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace.”
— Herodotus
Author: Herodotus
Category: peace
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