Homer quotes - page 3

Homer was an ancient Greek poet, traditionally credited with composing the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey. His works have had a profound influence on Western literature and culture. He is considered one of the greatest literary figures of all time. Here are 345 of his quotes:

Be both a speaker of words and a doer of deeds. (Homer)
Everything is more beautiful because we are doomed. You will never be more lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again. View quote
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Words empty as the wind are best left unsaid. View quote
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Too many kings can ruin an army. View quote
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Even a fool learns something once it hits him. View quote
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In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare! View quote
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Wise to resolve, and patient to perform. View quote
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If any man obeys the gods, they listen to him also. View quote
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Light is the task where many share the toil. View quote
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How vain, without the merit, is the name. View quote
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Youth is quick in feeling but weak in judgement. (Homer)
And empty words are evil. View quote
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The journey is the thing. View quote
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But curb thou the high spirit in thy breast, for gentle ways are best, and keep aloof from sharp contentions. View quote
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No man or woman born, coward or brave, can shun his destiny. View quote
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The charity that is a trifle to us can be precious to others. View quote
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Nothing shall I, while sane, compare with a friend. View quote
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...but there they lay, sprawled across the field, craved far more by the vultures than by wives. View quote
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Wine can of their wits the wise beguile, Make the sage frolic, and the serious smile. View quote
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See now, how men lay blame upon us gods for what is after all nothing but their own folly. View quote
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A decent boldness ever meets with friends. (Homer)
Even were sleep is concerned, too much is a bad thing. View quote
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It is not good to have a rule of many. View quote
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All strangers and beggars are from God, And a gift, though small, is precious. View quote
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We men are wretched things. View quote
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Homer - Image
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Occupation: Greek Author
Quotes count: 345
Wikipedia: Homer

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