Cyrus the Great, aka Cyrus the Elder, Cyrus II or Cyrus of Persia

Cyrus the Great, aka Cyrus the Elder, Cyrus II or Cyrus of Persia
580 B.C.
529 B.C.

Founder of Persian Empire under the Achaemenid Dynasty who founded Persia by uniting the two original Iranian Tribes- the Medes and the Persians

Author Quotes

Wisdom

No man has any right to rule who is not better than the people over whom he rules.

Better, Man, People, Right, Rule, Wisdom, right, man, people, the people

Soft climates breed soft men; the same soil never produces both delicacies and heroes.

Men, Wisdom, soil

If your actions are upright and benevolent, be assured they will augment your power and happiness.

Power, Will, Wisdom, power, will

All men have their frailties; and whoever looks for a friend without imperfections, will never find what he seeks. We love ourselves notwithstanding our faults, and we ought to love our friends in like manner.

Character, Frailties, Friend, Looks, Love, Men, Will, looks, friends, will, love, men, Friends
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First Name
Cyrus the Great, aka Cyrus the Elder, Cyrus II or Cyrus of Persia
Birth Date
580 B.C.
Death Date
529 B.C.
Bio

Founder of Persian Empire under the Achaemenid Dynasty who founded Persia by uniting the two original Iranian Tribes- the Medes and the Persians