Quotes by Xenophon

“Moderation in all things healthful; total abstinence from all things harmful.””

“People often say what is right and do what is wrong; but nobody can be in the wrong if he is doing what is right.””

“Most people, when they are set upon looking into other people's affairs, never turn to examine themselves.””

“Remember the lessons of history. Remember how often whole peoples have allowed themselves to be persuaded to go to war by ‘wise’ men”

“To quote a dictum of Simon, what a horse does under compulsion he does blindly, and his performance is no more beautiful than would be that of a ballet-dancer taught by whip and goad.””

“If you consider what are called the virtues in mankind, you will find their growth is assisted by education and cultivation.””

“Leaders must always set the highest standard. In a summer campaign, leaders must always endure their share of the sun and the heat and, in winter, the cold and the frost. In all labors, leaders must prove tireless if they want to enjoy the trust of their followers.””

“Brevity is the soul of command.””

“A man may hate cruelty and lies, but if he’s never given an opportunity to show what he’s made of, no one will remember him when he dies.””

“What am I lying here for?...We are lying here as though we had a chance of enjoying a quiet time...Am I waiting until I become a little older?””