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Principle Quote
“Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man.” -
Fate and Free Will Quote
(Zeus): 'Oh for shame, how the mortals put the blame on us gods, for they say evils come from us, but it is they, rather, who by their own recklessness win sorrow beyond what is given […].' (1.32... -
Suffering Quote
“There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.” -
Piety Quote
(Eurymachos:) ‘[…] in any case we fear no one, and surely not Telemachos, for all he is so eloquent. Nor do we care for any prophecy, which you, old sir, may tell us, which will not hap... -
Hearty Quote
“For a friend with an understanding heart is worth no less than a brother” -
Justice Quote
(Telemachos:) '[…] fear also the gods' anger, lest they, astonished by evil actions, turn against you. I supplicate you, by Zeus the Olympian and by Themis who breaks up the assemblies of men and... -
Hospatality Quote
“A man who has been through bitter experiences and travelled far enjoys even his sufferings after a time” -
Pride Quote
(Nestor:) 'If only gray-eyed Athene would deign to love you, as in those days she used so to take care of glorious Odysseus in the Trojan country, where we Achaians suffered miseries; for I never s... -
Family Quote
“There is nothing more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends.” -
Lies and Deceit Quote
[Athene] caught up a powerful spear, edged with sharp bronze, heavy, huge, thick, wherewith she beats down the battalions of fighting men, against whom she of the mighty father is angered, and desc...
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