Ammianus Marcellinus

Historian Ancient Rome 330 – 400

Roman historian who chronicled the later empire with detailed military accounts.

376 quotes

"Leadership is service to those who follow."
Leadership
"Perseverance conquers all obstacles."
Perseverance
"The mind is humanity's greatest tool."
Imagination
"Solitude teaches us who we truly are."
Solitude
"Technology amplifies both our virtue and our vice."
Technology
"Philosophy is the pursuit of truth through reason."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the wisdom of the ages."
Literature
"Politics is the art of compromise and negotiation."
Politics
"War brings ruin to both victor and vanquished."
War
"Motivation comes from within, not from without."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those who are prepared to receive it."
Inspiration
"Relationships are the fabric of human existence."
Relationships
"Science reveals the mysteries of creation."
Science
"Health is the greatest wealth."
Health
"Adventure awaits those brave enough to seek it."
Adventure
"Humor is the salve that heals wounded spirits."
Humor
"Money is a tool, not a master."
Money
"Love is the force that moves the heavens and the earth."
Love
"Life is a journey, not a destination."
Life
"The greatest happiness comes from serving others."
Happiness
"Faith is the bridge between the known and unknown."
Faith
"Strength of character outlasts strength of body."
Strength
"The wheel of fortune turns for all equally."
"Wisdom grows with age and experience."
Wisdom
"Generosity is the hallmark of the truly wealthy."
Kindness
"History repeats itself to those who ignore its lessons."
History
"The pen is mightier than the sword."
Literature
"Truth will always emerge from beneath layers of deception."
Truth
"Pride precedes the fall of nations and men."
"The soul craves meaning above all else."
Philosophy