Homer

Find the best quotes, maxims and aphorisms of: Homer

Biography : Legendary author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Period:
8th century BC
Place of birth: Turkey
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Homer - Quotes

Sleep and Death are twin brothers.
Homer - Iliad /

Bad shepherds ruin their flocks!
Homer - Odyssey /

As is the generation of leaves, so is that of humanity.
The wind scatters the leaves on the ground, but the live timber
Burgeons with leaves again in the season of spring returning.
So one generation of men will grow while another dies.
Homer - Iliad /

For the paths of night and day are near to each other.
Homer - Iliad /

And pines with thirst amidst a sea of waves.
Homer - Odyssey

Let us atone for the fault with speed: the hearts of good men admit of atonement.
Homer - Iliad /