Herodotus Quotes
Herodotus was a Greek historian from the fifth century BC, widely regarded as one of the first people to treat history as a subject for systematic investigation. His observations on friendship, war, and the limits of human control remain strikingly relevant.
These quotes fit well in history essays, classroom presentations, book club discussions, or reflective social media posts. Have a look through the full set.
Quotes 1–5 of 20
“Of all possessions a friend is the most precious.”
“In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.”
“Of all men's miseries the bitterest is this: to know so much and to have control over nothing.”
“The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance.”
“Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.”
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