Pindar

Poet

Pindar was an ancient Greek poet known for his odes celebrating athletic victories, emphasizing themes of excellence and honor in human achievement.

Born
January 1, 0518
Died
January 1, 0438
Quotes
74
Rank
#533

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"Skills vary with the man. We must tread a straight path and strive by that which is born in us."

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"Mother of the Sun, Theia of many names, for your sake men honor gold as more powerful than anything else; and through the value you bestow on them, o queen, ships contending on the sea and yoked teams of horses in swift-whirling contests become marvels."

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"My God grant me love for that which has splendor, but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things."

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"Rich man and poor move side by side toward the limit of death."

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"I will not steep my speech in lies; the test of any man lies in action."

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