A small rock holds back a great wave.
HOMERA small rock holds back a great wave.
HOMERWhoever obeys the gods, to him they particularly listen.
HOMERHateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another.
HOMERBe both a speaker of words and a doer of deeds.
HOMERNo man or woman born, coward or brave, can shun his destiny.
HOMERFor a friend with an understanding heart is worth no less than a brother.
HOMERIt is not possible to fight beyond your strength, even if you strive.
HOMERNoblest minds are easiest bent.
HOMERYoung men’s minds are always changeable, but when an old man is concerned in a matter, he looks both before and after.
HOMERThe charity that is a trifle to us can be precious to others.
HOMERThe stars never lie, but the astrologers lie about the stars.
HOMERThe roaring seas and many a dark range of mountains lie between us.
HOMERAlways be the best, my boy, the bravest, and hold your head up high above all the others. Never disgrace the generation of your fathers. They were the bravest champions.
HOMERAny moment might be our last.
HOMERCome then, put away your sword in its sheath, and let us two go up into my bed so that, lying together in the bed of love, we may then have faith and trust in each other.
HOMERThere will be killing till the score is paid.
HOMER