Upon being asked whether he would rather be Achilles or Homer:

Which would you rather be—a victor in the Olympic games, or the announcer of the victor?


From Plutarch, Apothegms, Themistocles

Themistocles Quotes

Which would you rather be—a victor in the Olympic games, or the announcer of the victor?

Which would you rather be—a victor in the Olympic games, or the announcer of the victor?

Which would you rather be—a victor in the Olympic games, or the announcer of the victor?

Which would you rather be—a victor in the Olympic games, or the announcer of the victor?