Natural ability is by far the best, but many men have succeeded in winning high renown by skill that is the fruit of teaching.
PINDAREvery gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection.
More Pindar Quotes
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Rich man and poor move side by side toward the limit of death.
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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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Learn what you are and be such.
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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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Time is the best preserver of righteous men.
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To each thing belongs it’s measure. Occasion is best to know.
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There are many roads to happiness, if the gods assent.
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Many a time the thing left silent makes for happiness.
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For lawless joys a bitter ending waits.
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Great deeds give choice of many tales. Choose a slight tale, enrich it large, and then let wise men listen.
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Success abides longer among men when it is planted by the hand of God.
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O my soul, do not aspire to immortal life, but exhaust the limits of the possible.
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The days that are still to come are the wisest witnesses.
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In all things rest is sweet; there is sure feit even in honey, even in Aphrodites lovely flowers.
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Forge thy tongue on an anvil of truth and what flies up, though it be but a spark, will have light.
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