Plutarch Quote

When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, "This is a wonderful speech," said he; "but he that saith it never heard the sound of trumpets."


62 Eudæmonidas - Apophthegms of Kings and Great Commanders


When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, This is a wonderful speech, said he; but he that saith it...

When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, This is a wonderful speech, said he; but he that saith it...

When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, This is a wonderful speech, said he; but he that saith it...

When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, This is a wonderful speech, said he; but he that saith it...