Where wisdom is called for, force is of little use.
HERODOTUSGood masters generally have bad slaves, and bad slaves have good masters.
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Some give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; while others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.
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But I like not these great successes of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods.
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A woman takes off her claim to respect along with her garments.
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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.
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These ‘messengers’ will not be hindered from accomplishing at their best speed the distance which they have to go, either by snow, or rain, or heat, or by the darkness of night.
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The king’s might is greater than human, and his arm is very long.
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The most hateful grief of all human griefs is to have knowledge of a truth, but no power over the event.
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All men’s gains are the fruit of venturing.
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Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace.
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Men trust their ears less than their eyes.
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The ear is a less trustworthy witness than the eye.
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As the old saw says well: every end does not appear together with its beginning.
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Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.
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Those who are guided by reason are generally successful in their plans; those who are rash and precipitate seldom enjoy the favour of the gods.
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God does not suffer presumption in anyone but himself.
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