Zeus, the father of the Olympic Gods, turned mid-day into night, hiding the light of the dazzling Sun; and sore fear came upon men.

- Archilochus

We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.

- Archilochus

Nothing can be sworn impossible since Zeus made night during mid-day, hiding the light of the shining Sun.

- Archilochus

Let who will boast their courage in the field, I find but little safety from my shield, Nature's, not honour's law we must obey: This made me cast my…

- Archilochus

And by a prudent flight and cunning save A life which valour could not, from the grave. A better buckler I can soon regain, But who can get anothe…

- Archilochus

These golden matters Of Gyges and his treasuries Are no concern of mine. Jealousy has no power over me, Nor do I envy a god his work, And I do not bu…

- Archilochus

Nothing can be surprising any more or impossible or miraculous, now that Zeus, father of the Olympians has made night out of noonday, hiding the brig…

- Archilochus

Be brave, my heart. Plant your feet and square your shoulders to the enemy. Meet him among the man-killing spears. Hold your ground. In victory, do n…

- Archilochus

Take the joy and bear the sorrow, looking past your hopes and fears: learn to recognize the measured dance that orders all our years.

- Archilochus