Memorable Quotes and quotations from HerodotusHerodotus Greek historian & traveler (484 BC - 430 BC)Herodotus - Inscription, New York City Post Office, adapted from Herodotus - Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Herodotus - The Histories of Herodotus - In peace, children inter their parents; war violates the order of nature and causes parents to inter their children. Herodotus - The Histories of Herodotus - Force has no place where there is need of skill. Herodotus - The Histories of Herodotus - Not snow, no, nor rain, nor heat, nor night keeps them from accomplishing their appointed courses with all speed. Herodotus - The Histories of Herodotus - In soft regions are born soft men. Herodotus - - Very few things happen at the right time and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects. Herodotus - The Histories of Herodotus - Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks. Herodotus - - Very few things happen at the right time and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects. Herodotus - The Histories of Herodotus - If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it. Herodotus - - Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks. Herodotus - The Histories of Herodotus - It is better to be envied than pitied. Herodotus - The Histories of Herodotus - Men trust their ears less than their eyes. Herodotus - The Histories of Herodotus - This is the bitterest pain among men, to have much knowledge but no power. Herodotus - The Histories of Herodotus - Haste in every business brings failures. |
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