Quotes by Homer

Homer, the legendary ancient Greek poet, is renowned as the author of two of the greatest epic poems, the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey." Little is known about his life, with scholars debating his existence and the time period in which he lived, typically placing him in the 8th century BCE. His works, steeped in themes of heroism, fate, and the complexity of human experience, have profoundly influenced Western literature and storytelling. Homer's legacy endures, encapsulating the timeless struggles and triumphs of humanity.

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"In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!"

Homer

"Words empty as the wind are best left unsaid."

Homer

"It is not good to have a rule of many."

Homer

"And what he greatly thought, he nobly dared."

Homer

"There is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends."

Homer

"Wise to resolve, and patient to perform."

Homer

"Yet, taught by time, my heart has learned to glow for other's good, and melt at other's woe."

Homer

"A sympathetic friend can be quite as dear as a brother."

Homer

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