Evil deeds do not prosper; the slow man catches up with the swift. Homer, The Odyssey
Greek epic poet (800 BC - 700 BC) So it is that the gods do not give all men gifts of grace - neither good looks nor intelligence nor eloquence. Homer, The Odyssey
Greek epic poet (800 BC - 700 BC) We are quick to flare up, we races of men on the earth. Homer, The Odyssey
Greek epic poet (800 BC - 700 BC) All strangers and beggars are from Zeus, and a gift, though small, is precious. Homer, The Odyssey
Greek epic poet (800 BC - 700 BC) May the gods grant you all things which your heart desires, and may they give you a husband and a home and gracious concord, for there is nothing greater and better than this -when a husband and wife keep a household in oneness of mind, a great woe to their enemies and joy to their friends, and win high renown. Homer, The Odyssey
Greek epic poet (800 BC - 700 BC) A small rock holds back a great wave. Homer, The Odyssey
Greek epic poet (800 BC - 700 BC) The minds of the everlasting gods are not changed suddenly. Homer, The Odyssey
Greek epic poet (800 BC - 700 BC) All men have need of the gods. Homer, The Odyssey
Greek epic poet (800 BC - 700 BC) A young man is embarrassed to question an older one. Homer, The Odyssey
Greek epic poet (800 BC - 700 BC) Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people. William Butler Yeats
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