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Courage1 quote
Even if strength fail, boldness at least will
Deserve praise: in great endeavors even to have
Had the will is enough. — Propertius · 15 BCLove1 quote
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. — Sextus Propertius · 24 BCNature of love1 quote
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. — Sextus Propertius · 24 BCStories1 quote
The sailor talks of breezes: the ploughman, of oxen: the soldier counts wounds, the shepherd counts sheep. — Sextus Propertius · 24 BCTaking risks1 quote
Even if strength fail, boldness at least will
Deserve praise: in great endeavors even to have
Had the will is enough. — Propertius · 15 BCTalent1 quote
Let each man pass his days in that wherein his skill is greatest. — Sextus Propertius · 24 BCThe sun1 quote
Praised be You, my Lord, with all your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day and through whom You give us light. — St. Francis of Assisi · 1226Vocation1 quote
Let each man pass his days in that wherein his skill is greatest. — Sextus Propertius · 24 BCWork1 quote
Let each man pass his days in that wherein his skill is greatest. — Sextus Propertius · 24 BC