Quote by: Xenophon

For what the horse does under compulsion, as Simon also observes, is done without understanding; and there is no beauty in it either, any more than if one should whip and spur a dancer.


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Author Bio


  • NameXenophon
  • Descriptionancient Greek historian and philosopher
  • AliasesXenophon of Athens
  • Born430 BCE
  • Died354 BCE
  • CountryClassical Athens
  • ProfessionHistorian; Mercenary; Philosopher; Writer