Herodotus Quotes and Sayings

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

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.

How much better a thing it is to be envied than to be pitied.

Haste in every business brings failures.

The king’s might is greater than human and his arm is very long.

Not snow no nor rain nor heat nor night keeps them from accomplishing their appointed courses with all speed.

In soft regions are born soft men.

It is better to be envied than pitied.

Men trust their ears less than their eyes.