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.
More Quotes from Herodotus:
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
The most hateful human misfortune is for a wise man to have no influence.
Herodotus
Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace.
Herodotus
Soft men tend to be born from soft countries.
Herodotus
When a woman removes her garment, she also removes the respect that is hers.
Herodotus
No one is fool enough to choose war instead of peace. For in peace sons bury fathers, but war violates the order of nature, and fathers bury sons.
Herodotus
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Actions Quotes, Fear Quotes, Planning QuotesSelf-parody is the first portent of age.
Larry McMurtry
I believe in a packed Heaven and an empty Hell.
Pat Buckley