Herodotus: Quotes about God

Herodotus was ancient Greek historian, often considered as the first historian. Explore interesting quotes on god.

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“From great wrongdoing there are great punishments from the gods.”

Herodotus book Histories

Book 2, Ch. 120.
The Histories

“It is the gods' custom to bring low all things of surpassing greatness.”

Herodotus book Histories

Book 7 , Ch. 10.
The Histories

“It is sound planning that invariably earns us the outcome we want; without it, even the gods are unlikely to look with favour on our designs.”

Herodotus book Histories

Book 8, Ch. 60.
The Histories

“Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.”