Thucydides Quotes

Browse 4 quotes from Thucydides, featuring insights on success, personal growth, leadership, mindset, and achievement.
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Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.
The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage.
Creative power is that receptive attitude of expectancy which makes a mold into which the plastic and as yet undifferentiated substance can flow and take the desired form.
Initiative is what opens the door to opportunity.

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