It is frequently a misfortune to have very brilliant men in charge of affairs. They expect too much of ordinary men.
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"It is frequently a misfortune to have very brilliant men in charge of affairs. They expect too much of ordinary men." — Thucydides
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It is frequently a misfortune to have very brilliant men in charge of affairs. They expect too much of ordinary men. — Thucydides
About Thucydides
Thucydides was a Historian from Classical Athens (-460–-400).
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This quote is attributed to Thucydides, a Historian from Classical Athens.
When did Thucydides live?
Thucydides lived from -460 – -400.