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/it is the greatest and the talles of trees that the gods bging low with bolds and thunder. For the gods love to thwart whatever is greater than the rest. They do not suffer pride in anyone but themselves - Herodotus Herodotus
Herodotus quote: "The gods loves to punish whatever is greater than the rest."
The gods loves to punish whatever is greater than the rest. Herodotus
Now it happened that this Candaules was in love with his own wife; and not only so, but thought her the fairest woman in the whole world. This fancy had strange consequences. Herodotus
The saddest aspect of life is that there is no one on earth whose happiness is such that he won't sometimes wish he were dead rather than alive. Herodotus
He asked, 'Croesus, who told you to attack my land and meet me as an enemy instead of a friend?' The King replied, 'It was caused by your good fate and my bad fate. It was the fault of the Greek gods, who with their arrogance, encouraged me to march onto your lands. Nobody is mad enough to choose war whilst there is peace. During times of peace, the sons bury their fathers, but in war it is the fathers who send their sons to the grave. Herodotus
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
Now if a man thus favoured died as he has lived, he will be just the one you are looking for: the only sort of person who deserves to be called happy. But mark this: until he is dead, keep the word "happy" in reserve. Till then, he is not happy, but only lucky... Herodotus
Such was the number of the barbarians, that when they shot forth their arrows the sun would be darkened by their multitude." Dieneces, not at all frightened at these words, but making light of the Median numbers, answered "Our Trachinian friend brings us excellent tidings. If the Medes darken the sun, we shall have our fight in the shade. Herodotus
Herodotus quote: "Of all possessions a friend is the most precious."
Of all possessions a friend is the most precious. Herodotus
Herodotus quote: "But I like not these great success of yours; for I know how..."
But I like not these great success of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods. Herodotus
Herodotus quote: "In peace, children inter their parents; war violates the order..."
In peace, children inter their parents; war violates the order of nature and causes parents to inter their children. Herodotus
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
Herodotus quote: "It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways..."
It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing. Herodotus
If someone were to put a proposition before men bidding them choose, after examination, the best customs in the world, each nation would certainly select its own. Herodotus
Herodotus quote: "Men trust their ears less than their eyes."
Men trust their ears less than their eyes. Herodotus

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