So little trouble do men take in the search after truth; so readily do they accept whatever comes first to hand.
ThucydidesIn a democracy, someone who fails to get elected to office can always console himself with the thought that there was something not quite fair about it.
ThucydidesRemember that this greatness was won by men with courage, with knowledge of their duty, and with a sense of honor in action.
ThucydidesThe meaning of words had no longer the same relation to things... Reckless daring was held to be loyal courage; prudent delay was the excuse of a coward; moderation was the disguise of unmanly weakness; to know everything was to do nothing. Frantic energy was the true quality of man.
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