“To think well and to consent to obey someone giving good advice are the same thing.”
Other Herodotus Quotes
He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold.
Herodotus 
82% of people like this quote
In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.
Herodotus
66% of people like this quote
The worst pain a man can suffer: to have insight into much and power over nothing.
Herodotus
64% of people like this quote
To think well and to consent to obey someone giving good advice are the same thing.
Herodotus
60% of people like this quote