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A generation of men is like a generation of leaves; the wind scatters some leaves upon the ground, while others the burgeoning wood brings forth - and the season of spring comes on. So of men one generation springs forth and another ceases.: Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), The Iliad
Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another.: Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), The Iliad
Even when someone battles hard, there is an equal portion for one who lingers behind, and in the same honor are held both the coward and the brave man; the idle man and he who has done much meet death alike.: Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), The Iliad
A companion's words of persuasion are effective.: Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), The Iliad
It was built against the will of the immortal gods, and so it did not last for long.: Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), The Iliad
The single best augury is to fight for one's country.: Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), The Iliad
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There is a strength in the union even of very sorry men.: Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), The Iliad
There is a fullness of all things, even of sleep and love.: Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), The Iliad
You will certainly not be able to take the lead in all things yourself, for to one man a god has given deeds of war, and to another the dance, to another lyre and song, and in another wide-sounding Zeus puts a good mind.: Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), The Iliad
It is not possible to fight beyond your strength, even if you strive.: Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), The Iliad

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