Thucydides Quotes

Historian

Thucydides, a renowned Greek historian, lived from 460 BC to 395 BC. His work, 'The History of the Peloponnesian War', is considered a classic in Western historical writing, known for its meticulous record of facts and profound political analysis.

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Famous Thucydides Quotes

“It must be thoroughly understood that war is a necessity, and that the more readily we accept it,the less will be the ardor of our opponents, and that out of the greatest dangers communities and individuals acquire the greatest glory.”

War Individual Community Accepting Danger Glory Understood Opponents Acquire Ardor

Book:The Landmark Thucydides

Source: The Landmark Thucydides

“When a man finds a conclusion agreeable, he accepts it without argument, but when he finds it disagreeable, he will bring against it all the forces of logic and reason.”

Men Reason Science Force Accepting Argument Logic Conclusion Skepticism Skeptical Skeptic Disagreeable

Author:Thucydides

“The strong do what they have to do and the weak accept what they have to accept.”

War Strong Peace Accepting Strength Weak

Book:History of the Peloponnesian War: A Companion

Source: History of the Peloponnesian War: A Companion

“We secure our friends not by accepting favours but by doing them.”

Inspirational Friendship Accepting Favors Secure Thrive

Author:Thucydides

“Most people, in fact, will not take the trouble in finding out the truth, but are much more inclined to accept the first story they hear.”

People Firsts Facts Stories Accepting Trouble Findings Finding Out The Truth

Author:Thucydides

“So little trouble do men take in the search after truth; so readily do they accept whatever comes first to hand.”

Men Firsts Littles Hands Truth Accepting Trouble

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Thucydides (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Thucydides (Illustrated)

About the Author

Born: 460 BC
Died: 395 BC
Known for: Historian
Quotes: 137

Books & Sources

The Landmark ThucydidesRelated source material

Delphi Complete Works of Thucydides (Illustrated)Related source material

History of the Peloponnesian WarRelated source material

History of GreeceRelated source material

The History of the Peloponnesian WarRelated source material

Athens at warRelated source material

The Speeches of PericlesRelated source material

History of the Peloponnesian War: A CompanionRelated source material

How to Think about War: An Ancient Guide to Foreign PolicyRelated source material

The Best of Thucydides: Fifteen Extracts from Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian War"Related source material

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