c. AD 77

J. BJ 3.209

The Wars of the Jews 3.209

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

3.209

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

209while nothing is more courageous than despair; but that their violence would be quenched when they saw they failed of their purposes, as fire is quenched when it wants fuel;