Greek poet.
"He greatly influenced Western poets as the master of "epinicia," odes celebrating athletic victory."
Natural ability is by far the best, but many men have succeeded in winning high renown by skill that is the fruit of teaching."
Not every truth is the better for showing its face undisguised; and often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.
"Every gift, though it be small, is in reality great if given with affection."
"If one but tell a thing well, it moves on with undying voice, and over the fruitful earth and across the sea goes the bright gleam of noble deeds ever unquenchable."
"Seek not, my soul, the life of the immortals; but enjoy to the full the resources that are within thy reach."
