Jowett (Thucyd.)

Cited as Jowett (Thucyd.). — 12 quotations

Having to choose between two alternatives, safety and war, you obstinately prefer the worse.

Each of the hundred was to coopt three others.

The temple of Herè at Argos was burnt down.

The simplicity which is so large an element in a noble nature was laughed to scorn.

He surveyed with his own eyes . . . the lie of the country on the side towards Thrace.

The mad promise of Cleon was fulfilled.

Night closed upon the pursuit, and aided the mass of the fugitives in their escape.

We are masters of the sea.

Courage is native to you.

Inside [the wall] there was rubble or mortar.

[The Athenians] fell upon the wings and sank a single ship.

The Athenians . . . hurried on board and with considerable difficulty got under weigh.