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. -Herodotus Men
It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing. -Herodotus Freedom
If someone were to put a proposition before men bidding them choose, after examination, the best customs in the world, each nation would certainly select its own. -Herodotus Best
But I like not these great success of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods. -Herodotus Jealousy
Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh. -Herodotus Knowledge
It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing. -Herodotus Equality
