Herodotus Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Herodotus quotes, Herodotus sayings, and Herodotus proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

In peace, children inter their parents; war violates the order of nature and causes parents to inter their children. Herodotus
Men trust their ears less than their eyes. Herodotus
Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks. Herodotus
It is better to be envied than pitied. Herodotus
If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it. Herodotus
Men trust their ears less than their eyes. Herodotus
It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing. Herodotus
Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh. Herodotus
Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks. Herodotus
A woman takes off her claim to respect along with her garments. Herodotus
If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun or relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it. Herodotus
The worst pain a man can suffer: to have insight into much and power over nothing. Herodotus
Cotton is almost pure cellulose, with softness and breathability that have made it the world 's most popular natural fibre. Herodotus
How can a monarchy be a suitable thing, which allows a man to do as he pleases with none to hold him to account. And even if you were to take the best man on earth, and put him into a monarchy, you put outside him the thoughts that usually guide him. Herodotus
Of all possessions a friend is the most precious. Herodotus
Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances. Herodotus
The sun will not shine on any country that has borders with ours. Herodotus
Men trust their ears less than their eyes. Herodotus
The most hateful human misfortune is for a wise man to have no influence. Herodotus
If a man insisted always in being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it. Herodotus
The most hateful human misfortune is for a wise man to have no influence. Herodotus
Love of honor is a very shady sort of possession. Herodotus
A woman takes off her claim to respect along with her garments. Herodotus
Circumstances rule men, men do not rule circumstances. Herodotus
Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances. Herodotus