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  • Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most.

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    Thucydides (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Thucydides (Illustrated)”, p.2245, Delphi Classics

  • The 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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    Thucydides (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Thucydides (Illustrated)”, p.199, Delphi Classics

  • It is a general rule of human nature that people despise those who treat them well, and look up to those who make no concessions.

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    Thucydides (1970). “Athens at war”, Putnam Aeronautical Books
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Thucydides

  • Born: 460 BC
  • Died: 395 BC
  • Occupation: Historian
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