Thucydides Quotes
Thucydides was an Athenian historian and general, best known for his account of the Peloponnesian War. His observations about courage, freedom, and human nature remain strikingly relevant, offering a clear-eyed view of what drives people and societies.
These quotes are fitting for history papers, philosophy discussions, speeches about leadership, or social media posts that call for something with real weight. Have a look through the collection.
Quotes 1–5 of 15
“The secret to happiness is freedom… And the secret to freedom is courage.”
“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.”
“We should remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.”
“Ignorance is bold and knowledge reserved.”
“The strong do what they have to do and the weak accept what they have to accept.”
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