It is the gods' custom to bring low all things of surpassing greatness. (Herodotus)

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

Herodotus

Related topics

custom greatness low surpassing things gods

Related quotes

It is better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing. View quote
Seneca
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers. View quote
Daniel J. Boorstin
'Tis the old secret of the gods that they come in low disguises. View quote
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Love is powerful. It can bring the gods to their knees. View quote
Rick Riordan
It's light work for the gods who rule the skies to exalt a mortal man or bring him low. View quote
Homer