Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection.

About Pindar

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Pindar (; Ancient Greek: Πίνδαρος Pindaros [píndaros]; Latin: Pindarus; c. 518 BC – c. 438 BC) was an Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes. Of the canonical nine lyric poets of ancient Greece, his work is the best preserved. Quintilian wrote, "Of the nine lyric poets, Pindar is by far...

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Words have a longer life than deeds.

Seek not, my soul, the life of the immortals; but enjoy to the full the resources that are within thy reach.

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We always like those who admire us; we do not always like those whom we admire.

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If you have to convince someone to stay with you, then they have already left.

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I lived in the midst of an affectionate, charming family, and I am sure that there is no greater obstacle to a person who is just beginning to write.

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Money does not corrupt people. What corrupts people is lack of affection.… Money is simply the bandage which wounded people put over their wounds.

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It is a sign of a creeping inner death when we no longer can praise the living.

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