Homer ( 10 of 13 )
A man dies still if he has done nothing, as one who has done much.
A man dies still if he has done nothing, as one who has done much.
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!
In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!
All strangers and beggars are from Zeus, and a gift, though small, is precious.
All strangers and beggars are from Zeus, and a gift, though small, is precious.
A sympathetic friend can be quite as dear as a brother.
A sympathetic friend can be quite as dear as a brother.
There is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man read more
There is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends.
There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.
There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.
To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who read more
To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.
Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks read more
Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another.
A decent boldness ever meets with friends.
A decent boldness ever meets with friends.
At last is Hector stretch'd upon the plain,Who fear'd no vengeance for Patroclus slain:Then, Prince! You should have fear'd, what read more
At last is Hector stretch'd upon the plain,Who fear'd no vengeance for Patroclus slain:Then, Prince! You should have fear'd, what now you feel;Achilles absent was Achilles still:Yet a short space the great avenger stayed,Then low in dust thy strength and glory laid. - Iliad, The.
