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.
Herodotus

Force has no place where there is need of skill.
Herodotus

As the old saw says well: every end does not appear together with its beginning.
Herodotus

Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.
Herodotus

Great things are won by great dangers.
Herodotus

It's impossible for someone who is human to have all good things together, just as there is no single country able to provide all good things for itself.
Herodotus

In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.
Herodotus

Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.
Herodotus