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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.
PindarPindar Time is the best preserver of righteous men.
PindarPindar Even success softens not the heart of the envious.
PindarPindar The forehead of every work must shine from afar.
PindarPindar To each thing belongs it’s measure. Occasion is best to know.
PindarPindar Water is best, but gold shines like fire blazing in the night, supreme of lordly wealth.
PindarPindar 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.
PindarPindar If any man thinks to swindle God, he is wrong.
PindarPindar Success abides longer among men when it is planted by the hand of God.
PindarPindar Rich man and poor move side by side toward the limit of death.
PindarPindar Various are the uses of friends, beyond all else in difficulty, but joy also looks for trust that is clear in the eyes.
PindarPindar My God grant me love for that which has splendor, but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.
PindarPindar Point thy tongue on the anvil of truth.
PindarPindar A graceful and honorable old age is the childhood of immortality.
PindarPindar Water is the best of all things.
PindarPindar May God grant me love for that which has splendor; but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.
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And that is how time heals, not by erasing but by blurring all the memories.
VesmirVesmir Let me follow my dream. Let me follow my queen.
Moses AlexanderMoses Alexander Be kind to yourself, the way you would be to someone you love.
Courtney PeppernellCourtney Peppernell We need to surrender ourselves to the water before we can climb the spiral ladder.
Nikol MejdnNikol Mejdn You gave me the courage to rise but my darling robin why did you fly leaving me behind these four walls all alone?
Ophelia ScarlettOphelia Scarlett Giving up your dreams is easy, but ask yourself is it really easy to live without dreams?
Sania AbbasSania Abbas It’s funny how we say a person ‘made’ us when they actually broke us. Sort of like how I say ‘funny’ – but I actually mean sad.
Ranata SuzukiRanata Suzuki You can’t keep living backwards – Reminiscing on what was, And terrified to pursue What could be.
J.S BrownJ.S Brown
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