The man who doesn’t know his own ability is ignorant of himself.
XENOPHONLet No One Fall Idle.
More Xenophon Quotes
-
-
Anything forced is not beautiful.
XENOPHON -
Moderation in all things healthful; total abstinence from all things harmful.
XENOPHON -
Separated from Hellas by more than a thousand miles, they had not even a guide to point the way.
XENOPHON -
It is better said Socrates, to change an Opinion, than to persist in a wrong one.
XENOPHON -
In the Face of Danger, Be Eager, Not Intimidated.
XENOPHON -
Success Should Never Breed Complacency.
XENOPHON -
He had put on the best-looking uniform that he could, thinking that, victory deserved the best-looking armour.
XENOPHON -
People often say what is right and do what is wrong; but nobody can be in the wrong if he is doing what is right.
XENOPHON -
I am a stranger in all countries.
XENOPHON -
Most of us are always trying to increase our wealth, but you and your officers seem far more concerned with perfecting your souls.
XENOPHON -
Nothing that is really good and admirable is granted by the gods to men without some effort and application.
XENOPHON -
We’re all going to die, but does that mean we have to be buried alive?
XENOPHON -
If you consider what are called the virtues in mankind, you will find their growth is assisted by education and cultivation.
XENOPHON -
If I die innocent the shame will fall on those who are the cause of my death, since all sort of iniquity is attended with shame.
XENOPHON -
A man may hate cruelty and lies, but if he’s never given an opportunity to show what he’s made of, no one will remember him when he dies.
XENOPHON