"The Alexiad" Quotes
A historical account of the Byzantine Empire written by Anna Comnena, offering insights into the reign of her father, Emperor Alexios I.
history | 560 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written, in writing what deserves to be read, and in so living as to make the world happier and better for our living in it.
Fortune is capricious, and often disappoints the hopes of man.
It is a great thing to be the ruler of a country, but it is a greater thing to be the ruler of oneself.
It is better to be safe than to be sorry.
The measure of a man's worth is not in the length of his life, but in the depth of his character.
A true leader does not seek power, but rather the welfare of his people.
The greatest strength is found in unity, for divided we fall.
In times of adversity, the true character of a person is revealed.
Do not underestimate the power of knowledge, for it can change the world.
A life without purpose is a life wasted.
