One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.
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Anand Thakur
One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.
PINDARThe days that are still to come are the wisest witnesses.
PINDARWith our mortal minds we should seek from the gods that which becomes us.
PINDARWords have a longer life than deeds.
PINDARThere is a mortal breed most full of futility. In contempt of what is at hand, they strain into the future, hunting impossibilities on the wings of ineffectual hopes.
PINDARA thing said walks in immortality if it has been said well.
PINDARHe is gifted with genius who knoweth much by natural inspiration.
PINDARThough God alone never tastes woe, Yet that man is happy, and poets sing of him, Who conquers with hand or swift foot And wins the greatest of prizes By steadfastness and strength.
PINDARIf any man thinks to swindle God, he is wrong.
PINDARWrapt up in error is the human mind, And human bliss is ever insecure; Know we what fortune yet remains behind? Know we how long the present shall endure?
PINDARSweet is war to those who know it not.
PINDARPoint thy tongue on the anvil of truth.
PINDARNot every truth is the better for showing its face undisguised; and often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.
PINDARMan’s pleasure is a short time growing And it falls to the ground As quickly.
PINDARI will be small in small things, great among great.
PINDARThe test of any man lies in action.
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