“Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.”
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“Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.” [Quotation attributed to Herodotus]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32304-some-men-give-up-their-designs-when-they/
MLA
“Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.” Attributed to Herodotus. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32304-some-men-give-up-their-designs-when-they/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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“Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.” Attributed to Herodotus. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32304-some-men-give-up-their-designs-when-they/.