Herodotus

Herodotus

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“Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.”
“Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.” — 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.”
“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
“Men trust their ears less than their eyes.”
“Men trust their ears less than their eyes.” — Herodotus
“Humans and prosperity never endure side by side for long.”
“Humans and prosperity never endure side by side for long.” — Herodotus
“Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.”
“Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.” — Herodotus
“Of all men's miseries the bitterest is this: to know so much and to have control over nothing.”
“Of all men's miseries the bitterest is this: to know so much and to have control over nothing.” — Herodotus
“In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.”
“In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.” — Herodotus
“Force has no place where there is need of skill.”
“Force has no place where there is need of skill.” — Herodotus
“The destiny of man is in his own soul.”
“The destiny of man is in his own soul.” — Herodotus

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