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Classical antiquity21 quotes
Between us and excellence, the gods have placed the sweat of our brows. — Hesiod · 700 BCLife is one long struggle in the dark. — Lucretius · 55 BCAnd life is given to none freehold, but it is leasehold for all. — Lucretius · 55 BCHe harms himself who does harm to another, and the evil plan is most harmful to the planner. — Hesiod · 700 BCIf you should put even a little on a little, and should do this often, soon this too would become big. — Hesiod · 700 BCThe ring on the finger becomes thin beneath by wearing, the fall of dripping water hollows the stone. — Lucretius · 55 BCAll 21 quotes →