“Again, in our enterprises we present the singular spectacle of daring and deliberation, each carried to its highest point, and both united in the same persons; although usually decision is the fruit of ignorance, hesitation of reflection. But the palm of courage will surely be adjudged most justly to those, who best know the difference between hardship and pleasure and yet are never tempted to shrink from danger. In generosity we are equally singular, acquiring our friends by conferring, not by receiving, favours.” KnowsPersonsDifferencesDecisionPleasureUnitedDangerIgnoranceHighestReflectionFruitGenerosityEnterpriseHardshipDaringReceivingFavourPalmsTemptedShrinksHesitationDeliberation Book:History of Greece Source: History of Greece
“But the prize for courage will surely be awarded most justly to those who best know the difference between hardship and pleasure and yet are never tempted to shrink from danger.” KnowsDifferencesPleasureDangerPrizeHardshipTemptedShrinks Book:The Landmark Thucydides Source: The Landmark Thucydides
“The noblest people are those despising wealth, learning, pleasure and life; esteeming above them poverty, ignorance, hardship and death.” PeopleWealthPleasurePovertyIgnoranceHardship Author:Diogenes