Archilochus quotes
Archilochus was an ancient Greek poet and soldier, regarded as one of the earliest and most influential lyric poets. His verses are known for their boldness, wit, and striking use of personal experience. He pioneered new poetic forms and remains influential in the tradition of Western literature. Here are 23 of his quotes:
Nothing can be surprising any more or impossible or miraculous, now that Zeus, father of the Olympians has made night out of noonday, hiding the bright sunlight, and... fear has come upon mankind. After this, men can believe anything, expect anything. Don't any of you be surprised in future if land beasts change places with dolphins and go to live in their salty pastures, and get to like the sounding waves of the sea more than the land, while the dolphins prefer the mountains.
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Heart, my heart, so battered with misfortune far beyond your strength,
up, and face the men who hate us. Bare your chest to the assault
of the enemy, and fight them off. Stand fast among the beamlike spears.
Give no ground; and if you beat them, do not brag in open show,
nor, if they beat you, run home and lie down on your bed and cry.
Keep some measure in the joy you take in luck, and the degree you
give way to sorrow. All our life is up-and-down like this.
Fragment 67, as translated by R. Lattimore.
Archilochus
Archilochus
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Occupation: Greek Poet
Born: 680 BC
Died: 645 BC
Quotes count: 23
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