The race of gods and men is one, and from one mother we both draw our breath. Yet all the difference in our power holds us apart, so that man is nothing, but the brazen floor of heaven is eternally unshakable.
Pindar
The race of gods and men is ...
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When men succeed, even their neighbors think them wise.
Pindar
One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.
Pindar
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.
Pindar
Natural ability is by far the best, but many men have succeeded in winning high renown by skill that is the fruit of teaching.
Pindar
May God grant me love for that which has splendor; but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.
Pindar
