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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."
- Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus, More quotation on Relaxation. | |
"In peace, children inter their parents; war violates the order of nature and causes parents to inter their children."
- Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus. | |
"Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."
- Herodotus, New York City Post Office, adapted from Herodotus. | |
"Force has no place where there is need of skill."
- Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus. | |
"Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks."
- Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus. | |
"Haste in every business brings failures."
- Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus. | |
"In soft regions are born soft men."
- Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus. | |
"It is better to be envied than pitied."
- Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus, More quotation on Jealousy. | |
"Men trust their ears less than their eyes."
- 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. |
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