Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace. Herodotus badlycivilconcerted Change image and share on social
It is better by noble boldness to run the risk of being subject to half the evils we anticipate than to remain in cowardly listlessness for fear of what might happen. Herodotus anticipateboldnesscowardly Change image and share on social
A man calumniated is doubly injured - first by him who utters the calumny, and then by him who believes it. Herodotus believecalumniatecalumny Change image and share on social
God does not suffer presumption in anyone but himself. Herodotus godpresumptionsuffer Change image and share on social
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 bidchoosecustom Change image and share on social
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 allowbitefun Change image and share on social
The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance. Herodotus evilgoodignorance Change image and share on social
