For lawless joys a bitter ending waits.
PINDARO my soul, do not aspire to immortal life, but exhaust the limits of the possible.
More Pindar Quotes
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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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With our mortal minds we should seek from the gods that which becomes us.
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Various are the uses of friends, beyond all else in difficulty, but joy also looks for trust that is clear in the eyes.
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Finding that the middle condition of life is by far the happiest, I look with little favor upon that of princes.
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Even success softens not the heart of the envious.
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If any man thinks to swindle God, he is wrong.
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Envy bestrides praise.
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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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Success abides longer among men when it is planted by the hand of God.
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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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The days that are still to come are the wisest witnesses.
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The noblest of the elements is water.
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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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Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection.
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Often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.
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