Quotes from Iliad — Homer
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It is the god who accomplishes all things.
But Zeus does not bring to accomplishment all thoughts in men's minds.
Easily seen is the strength that is given from Zeus to mortals.
From whose lips the streams of words ran sweeter than honey.
Ashamed to decline the challenge, yet fearing to accept it.
Helios, Sun above us, you who see all, hear all things!
No more entreating of me, you dog, by knees or parents.
The proof of battle is action, proof of words, debate.
When a Man's exhausted, wine will build his strength.
He lacks the sense to see a day behind, a day ahead.
The Fates have given mortals hearts that can endure.
And you, old sir, we are told you prospered once.
Once a thing has been done, the fool sees it.
Along the shore of the loud-roaring sea.
There she encountered Sleep, the brother of Death.
He in the turning dust lay
mightily in his might, his horsemanship all forgotten.
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