Quotes by Herodotus

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

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

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

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.

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.

Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.

Illness strikes men when they are exposed to change.

He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold.