In Greece, the fifth century B.C. Xenophon Quotes c.435 - c.354 BC. Xenophon mentions Aspasia twice in his Socratic writings: in Memorabilia and in Oeconomicus. Xenophon's text begins p. 73. So much so that some conjecture that Socrates would not have been sentenced to death if Xenophon had been in Athens instead of on a military expedition in Persia. I see that it is impossible to remember a long poem without practice and repetition; so is forgetfulness of the words of instruction engendered in the heart that has ceased to value them. The true test of a leader is whether his followers will adhere to his cause from their own volition, enduring the most arduous hardships without being forced to do so, and remaining steadfast in the moments of greatest peril. was a time of cultural splendor. It is one of the earliest works on economics in its original sense of household management, and a significant source for … Xenophon provides entertaining portraits of Socrates' circle of friends in the "Symposium." Xenophon's Socratic dialogues are really interesting, and unfairly neglected, I think. “You are well aware that it is not numbers or strength that bring the victories in war. In both cases her advice is recommended to Critobulus by Socrates. 349 BCE. In that foundational work of Western economic thought, Socrates is portrayed attempting to expound the … Most people, when they are set upon looking into other people's affairs, never turn to examine themselves. Xenophon of Athens (/ ˈ z ɛ n ə f ən,-ˌ f ɒ n /; Greek: Ξενοφῶν, Ancient Greek: [ksenopʰɔ̂ːn], Xenophōn; c. 430 – 354 BC) was an Athenian-born military leader, philosopher, and historian. The two quotes show that women were married young so that they may be trained up by their husbands. Battles are decided more by the morale of the troops than by their bodily strength. He thinks it can A collection of quotes from Greek historian Xenophon (430 BC - 354 BC). Moderation in all things healthful; total abstinence from all things harmful. No, it is when one side goes against the enemy with the gods' gift of a stronger morale that their adversaries, as a rule, cannot withstand them. His work in Anabasis describes the proximity of Xenophon and Socrates. You see that even the enemy did not dare to declare war against us till they had seized our generals, for they were sensible that, while we had commanders and yielded obedience to them, we were able to conquer them; but, having seized our commanders, they concluded that we should, from a want of command and discipline, be destroyed. The most famous section is an account of how the rich Ischomachus trains his ingenuous young wife for an important role in running their home. This documentation also expresses his high regards for the first Persian emperor Cyrus the Great. Born In: Athens. The modest person, I told them, will do nothing blameworthy in the light of day, but a true paragon of self-control—which we all should strive to be—avoids unworthy actions even in the deepest secrecy of his private life.”, “What am I lying here for?...We are lying here as though we had a chance of enjoying a quiet time...Am I waiting until I become a little older?”, “There is a deep—and usually frustrated—desire in the heart of everyone to act with benevolence rather than selfishness, and one fine instance of generosity can inspire dozens more.”, “battles are decided more by the morale of the troops than by their bodily strength.”, “Misleaders are slow to work hard but quick to act on greed. A Persian army being then subject to great inconveniences, for their horses are tied and generally shackled to prevent them from running away, and if an alarm happens, a Persian has the housing to fix, his horse to bridle, and his corslet to put on before he can mount. Xenophon wrote the Cyropaedia to outline his political and moral philosophy. Xenophon is well-known for his "Anabasis" and other writings about battles and politics, but here he gives a description of Greek home life and the relation between the sexes and family members. The Persian Expedition book. Be the first to learn about new releases! There is a deep—and usually frustrated—desire in the heart of everyone to act with benevolence rather than selfishness, and one fine instance of generosity can inspire dozens more. Xenophon was a Greek historian, philosopher, mercenary, and a disciple of Socrates. ...men unite against none so readily as against those whom they “In my experience, men who respond to good fortune with modesty and kindness are harder to find than those who face adversity with courage. When a horse wants to display himself...he lifts his neck up high and flexes his poll haughtily, and picks his legs up freely, and keeps his tail up. Xenophon was elected a commander of the Ten Thousand Greek mercenaries at the age of 30.