Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.
— Herodotus, Greek Historian
有些人在几乎要达成目标时会放弃他们的设计;而另一些人则相反,在最后一刻比以往更积极努力地去获取胜利。
— 希罗多德 (历史学家)
希罗多德 (1950-)
希罗多德(c.484–425 BC)为古希腊学家,被尊称为「历史学之父」,所着的《历史》一书为西方文学史上第一部有系统收集史料、验证真实性,并且编排完整、描述生动的历史巨作。
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