O my soul, do not aspire to immortal life, but exhaust the limits of the possible.
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Anand Thakur
O my soul, do not aspire to immortal life, but exhaust the limits of the possible.
PINDAROf 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.
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?
PINDAREnvy bestrides praise.
PINDAREven success softens not the heart of the envious.
PINDARMan’s pleasure is a short time growing And it falls to the ground As quickly.
PINDAROne race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.
PINDARWords have a longer life than deeds.
PINDARTo our own sorrows serious heed we give, But for another?s we soon cease to grieve.
PINDARWe are things of a day. What are we? What are we not? The shadow of a dream is man, no more.
PINDAREven now I am full of hope, but the end lies in God.
PINDARGreat deeds give choice of many tales. Choose a slight tale, enrich it large, and then let wise men listen.
PINDARMay God grant me love for that which has splendor; but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.
PINDARWhen men succeed, even their neighbors think them wise.
PINDARWar is sweet for those who haven’t experienced it.
PINDARIf one but tell a thing well, it moves on with undying voice, and over the fruitful earth and across the sea goes the bright gleam of noble deeds ever unquenchable.
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