Homer (700BC) [Homeros] Greek epic poet

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The windy satisfaction of the tongue. - Homer [Homeros]


'Tis hard to find a man of great estate, that can distinguish flatterers from friends. - Homer [Homeros]


It is not strength, but art, obtains the prize, And to be swift is less than to be wise. 'Tis more by art, than force of numerous strokes. - Homer [Homeros]


And every eye Gazed as before some brother of the sky. - Homer [Homeros]


In every sorrowing soul I pour'd delight, And poverty stood smiling in my sight. - Homer [Homeros]


A small rock holds back a great wave. - Homer [Homeros]


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 [Homeros]


It is tedious to tell again tales already plainly told. - Homer [Homeros]


By Jove the stranger and the poor are sent, And what to those we give, to Jove is lent. - Homer [Homeros]


He ceased: but left so charming on their ear His voice, that listening still they seemed to hear. - Homer [Homeros]