Today Quotes
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The gods visit the sins of the fathers upon the children.Euripides, Phrixus
Men trust their ears less than their eyes.Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus
In peace, children inter their parents; war violates the order of nature and causes parents to inter their children.Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus
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.Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus
It is better to be envied than pitied.Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus
Force has no place where there is need of skill.Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus
Haste in every business brings failures.Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus
Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.Herodotus, Inscription, New York City Post Office, adapted from Herodotus
Not snow, no, nor rain, nor heat, nor night keeps them from accomplishing their appointed courses with all speed.Herodotus, The Histories of Herodotus