The gods love to punish whatever is greater than the rest. Herodotus godgreatlove Change image and share on social
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 contrarydesigneffort Change image and share on social
There is nothing more foolish, nothing more given to outrage than a useless mob. Herodotus foolishmoboutrage Change image and share on social
Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh. Herodotus accomplishmentgiveknowledge Change image and share on social
Of all men's miseries the bitterest is this: to know so much and to have control over nothing. Herodotus bitterecontrolman Change image and share on social
It's impossible for someone who is human to have all good things together, just as there is no single country able to provide all good things for itself. Herodotus countrygoodhuman Change image and share on social
Illness strikes men when they are exposed to change. Herodotus changeexposeillness Change image and share on social
Force has no place where there is need of skill. Herodotus forceplaceskill Change image and share on social
The ears of men are lesser agents of belief than their eyes. Herodotus agentbeliefear Change image and share on social
