Herodotus

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

Of all possessions a friend is the most precious.

— Herodotus

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

— Herodotus

Great things are won by great dangers.

— Herodotus

The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance.

— Herodotus

It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.

— Herodotus

He asked, 'Croesus, who told you to attack my land and meet me as an enemy instead of a friend?'

— Herodotus

To think well and to consent to obey someone giving good advice are the same thing.

— Herodotus

Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.

— Herodotus

Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.

— Herodotus

Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.

— Herodotus

But I like not these great success of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods.

— Herodotus

All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.

— Herodotus

Of all men's miseries the bitterest is this: to know so much and to have control over nothing.

— Herodotus

The destiny of man is in his own soul.

— Herodotus

It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.

— Herodotus

Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh.

— Herodotus

Illness strikes men when they are exposed to change.

— Herodotus

The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance.

— Herodotus

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

— Herodotus