The Wisdom of Xenophon
I have not read any books or works by Xenophon. However, I have come across many boos referring to his thoughts. Naturally, I looked up his most famous ideas. Below are seven quotes from his various works that I found interesting:
- Anything forced is not beautiful.
- Self-confidence should always ride side by side with a strong sense of humility.
- Brevity is the soul of command.
- Success should never breed complacency.
- Nothing that is really good and admirable is granted by the gods to men without some effort and application.
- Moderation in all things healthful; total abstinence from all things harmful.
- Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.