Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Thucydides Quote “The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom, courage.” ~ Thucydides (c.460-c.395 BC) Greek historian, author of the 'History of the Peloponnesian War' Courage , Freedom , Happiness Ratings and Comments Reply cal, lewisville, tx 3/18/10 Those in the Teaparty are showing the courage. Reply Anon 3/18/10 Courage comes from the faith that one is doing the right thing. Reply J Carlton, Calgary 3/18/10 The founder's showed courage that we must match in this century if we are to maintain their dream of a free people. Reply jim k, Austin 3/18/10 Amen to the above three. Reply Justin, Elkland 3/18/10 Courage is deciding how much you will endure before you will act, and then acting when that threshold is reached. Reply Mike, Norwalk 3/18/10 good comments by all above, there is much truth in the quote. Reply E Archer, NYC 3/18/10 Courage is the necessary virtue for freedom and happiness. Reply Abigail, CM 3/18/10 Gird your loins and stand firm! SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Thucydides quote is found in these categories: Courage quotes Freedom quotes Happiness quotes About Thucydides Bio of Thucydides Quotations by Thucydides Books by/about Thucydides Thucydides videos Thucydides on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Thucydides