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Herodotus

Herodotus

Herodotus ( Hēródotos) was an ancient Greek historian who was born in Halicarnassus, Caria (modern day Bodrum, Turkey) and lived in the fifth century BC ( 484–425 BC).

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.
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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.
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It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.
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Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.
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Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.
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The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance.
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But I like not these great success of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods.
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Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.
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All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.
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I never yet feared those men who set a place apart in the middle of their cities where they gather to cheat one another and swear oaths which they break.
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