Quotes by Herodotus

Herodotus

Herodotus

Greek historian

Lived from: 484 - 425

Category: History and sociology Country: FlagGreece

  • Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. [The Motto Of The U.S. Postal Service]

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  • A man calumniated is doubly injured - first by him who utters the calumny, and then by him who believes it.
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  • All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.
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  • Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.
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  • Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.
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  • How much better a thing it is to be envied than to be pitied.
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  • 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.
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  • Illness strikes men when they are exposed to change.
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  • In soft regions are born soft men.
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  • Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. [The Motto Of The U.S. Postal Service]
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  • 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.
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  • The destiny of man is in his own soul
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  • The worst part a man can suffer is to have insight into much and power over nothing.
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Questions and Answers

What are the most famous quotes from Herodotus?

The two most famous quotes from Herodotus are:

  • "A man calumniated is doubly injured - first by him who utters the calumny, and then by him who believes it."
  • "All men's gains are the fruit of venturing."

When did Herodotus live?

Herodotus was born in 484 and died in the year 425.