phrases, quotes, aphorisms
Even wisdom has to yield to self-interest. Wisdom
Even wisdom has to yield to self-interest.
Water is best. But gold shines like fire blazing in the night, supreme of lordly wealth. Wealth
Water is best. But gold shines like fire blazing in the night, supreme of lordly wealth.
One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath. Parenting
One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.
Hope, which most of all guides the changeful mind of mortals. Hope
Hope, which most of all guides the changeful mind of mortals.
Unsung, the noblest deed will die. Miscellaneous
Unsung, the noblest deed will die.
Words have a longer life than deeds. Miscellaneous
Words have a longer life than deeds.
It is not possible with mortal mind to search out the purposes of the gods. Miscellaneous
It is not possible with mortal mind to search out the purposes of the gods.
O bright and violet-crowned and famed in song, bulwark of Greece, famous Athens, divine city! Miscellaneous
O bright and violet-crowned and famed in song, bulwark of Greece, famous Athens, divine city!
Men are the dreams of a shadow. Dreams
Men are the dreams of a shadow.
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