Herodotus

Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will read more

Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.

If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would read more

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.

In peace, sons bury their fathers; in war, fathers bury their sons. -Herodotus.

In peace, sons bury their fathers; in war, fathers bury their sons. -Herodotus.

Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.

Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.

How much better a thing it is to be envied than to be pitied.

How much better a thing it is to be envied than to be pitied.