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

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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.

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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.