Thucydides
Thucydides Quotes/Quotations

Greek Historian of Athens, and General in the Peloponnesian War
One of the greatest of the ancient historians
Lived: c. 460-400 B.C.

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We must remember that one man is much the same as another,
and that he is best who is trained in the severest school."
- Thucydides, "History of the Peloponnesian War" (431-404 B.C.)

"It is a common mistake in going to war to begin at the wrong end, to act
first, and wait for disasters to discuss the matter."
- Thucydides, Greek historian. "History of the Peloponnesian War"

"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its
warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by
fools."
-Thucydides

"Be convinced that to be happy means to be free and that to be free means to
be brave. Therefore do not take lightly the perils of war."
- Thucydides

"The strength of an Army lies in strict discipline and undeviating obedience
to its officers."
- Thucydides, "History of The Peloponnesian War", book 2, 404 BC
 

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