Herodotus Quotes
Although extraordinary valor was displayed by the entire corps of Spartans and Thespians, yet bravest of all was declared the Spartan Dienekes. It is said that on the eve of battle, he was told by a native of Trachis that the Persian archers were so numerous that, their arrows would block out the sun. Dienekes, however, undaunted by this prospect, remarked with a laugh, 'Good. Then we will fight in the shade.
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My film knowledge is pretty shocking. I'm trying to correct that.
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Of course education becomes very very important and that's for our human resource development.
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When you come to a fork in the road, take it.
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Happiness, in truth, may not be the fruit plucked by my action yet without action all fruit will die on the vine. I will act now. I will act now. I will act now. I will act now.
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The family provides the army and navy with the best men and boys that it possesses. And, as we have seen, education and science too are becoming means to the ends sought by the military.
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Among both the Northern and Eastern Hamites are to be found some of the most beautiful types of humanity.
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哪里有压迫，哪里就有反抗。
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Whatever men you take, keep the idea of man intact: let your soul wait whether your body does or not.
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It's only fair that stable gay relationships of long standing should have the same rights and responsibilities as married couples. I know the image of gay marriage is to some people horrific and ludicrous.
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When we read dystopia, we root for these people to break free because we are these people; hoping and fighting against things that are bigger than ourselves.
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Although extraordinary valor was displayed by the entire corps of Spartans and Thespians, yet bravest of all was declared the Spartan Dienekes. It is said that on the eve of battle, he was told by a native of Trachis that the Persian archers were so numerous that, their arrows would block out the sun. Dienekes, however, undaunted by this prospect, remarked with a laugh, 'Good. Then we will fight in the shade.
