Though 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.
PINDAREvery gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection.
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The race of gods and men is one, and from one mother we both draw our breath. Yet all the difference in our power holds us apart, so that man is nothing, but the brazen floor of heaven is eternally unshakable.
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I will be small in small things, great among great.
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Even success softens not the heart of the envious.
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Water is best, but gold shines like fire blazing in the night, supreme of lordly wealth.
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I will not steep my speech in lies; the test of any man lies in action.
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Humble in a humble state and great in greatness, I will work out the divinity that is busy within my mind.
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Mankind is a dream of a shadow.
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Of the good things given between man and man, I say that a neighbor, true and loving in heart, to neighbor is a joy beyond all things else.
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War is sweet for those who haven’t experienced it.
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Every noble deed dieth, if suppressed in silence.
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Many a time the thing left silent makes for happiness.
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A thing said walks in immortality if it has been said well.
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Natural ability is by far the best, but many men have succeeded in winning high renown by skill that is the fruit of teaching.
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Envy, the attendant of the empty mind.
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If any man thinks to swindle God, he is wrong.
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