Arrian Quotes

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Arrian, a renowned Greek historian, was born in 92 AD and died in 175 AD. His works are known for their detailed narratives and objective perspective, serving as significant historical documents for the study of ancient Greece.

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Famous Arrian Quotes

“It is more disgraceful for a king to tell lies than anyone else.”

Truth Kings Honor Lies

Book:The Campaigns of Alexander

Source: The Campaigns of Alexander

“Even enemies are not indifferent to honorable deeds.”

Honor Respect Deeds Honorable

Book:The Campaigns of Alexander

Source: The Campaigns of Alexander

“In these circumstances they did what most of us do, and, being ignorant of the truth, persuaded themselves into believing what they wished to believe.”

Truth Belief Self Deception

Book:The Campaigns of Alexander

Source: The Campaigns of Alexander

“Most people, if they know they have done wrong, foolishly suppose they can conceal their error by defending it, and finding a justification for it; but in my belief there is only one medicine for an evil deed, and that is for the guilty man to admit his guilt and show that he is sorry for it. Such an admission will make the consequences easier for the victim to bear, and the guilty man himself, by plainly showing his distress at former transgressions, will find good grounds of hope for avoiding similar transgressions in the future.”

Mistakes Justification Error Transgression Coverup Transgressions

Book:The Campaigns of Alexander

Source: The Campaigns of Alexander

“Your ancestors invaded Macedonia and the rest of Greece and did us great harm, though we had done them no prior injury; ... [and] I have been appointed leader of the Greeks.”

Has Beens Done Leader Harm Greek Injury Ancestor Greece Macedonia

Author:Arrian

“Do not try to lead men who are unwilling to follow you; if their heart is not in it, you will never find the old spirit or the old courage.”

Ifs Men Trying Heart Spirit Unwilling

Author:Arrian

“Our enemies are Medes and Persians, men who for centuries have lived soft and luxurious lives; we of Macedon for generations past have been trained in the hard school of danger and war. Above all, we are free men, and they are slaves.”

Men Has Beens War Hard School Past Enemy Generations Century Danger Slave Free Man Luxurious

Book:The life of Alexander the Great

Source: The life of Alexander the Great

About the Author

Born: 92
Died: 175
Known for: Author
Quotes: 7

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