There is no greater fame for a man than that which he wins with his footwork or the skill of his hands.
HomerRead
Words empty as the wind are best left unsaid.
Interpretation
Sometimes it's better to remain silent than to speak meaningless words.
This quote by Homer suggests that not all words carry substance or meaning, and uttering them can be pointless. It emphasizes the value of thoughtfulness in communication and the belief that empty words can be more harmful than helpful, making silence a preferable choice in certain situations.
In practice
In a discussion about effective communication, this quote can serve as a reminder to choose words wisely.
There is no greater fame for a man than that which he wins with his footwork or the skill of his hands.
For Fate has wove the thread of life with pain,_x000D_ _x000D_ And twins ev'n from the birth are Misery and Man!
Be strong, saith my heart; I am a soldier; I have seen worse sights than this.
Sing, O muse, of the rage of Achilles, son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans.
There is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends.
[I]t is the wine that leads me on, the wild wine that sets the wisest man to sing at the top of his lungs, laugh like a fool β it drives the man to dancing... it even tempts him to blurt out stories better never told.
One should not lose one's temper unless one is certain of getting more and more angry to the end.
The great paralysis of our heart is unbelief.
There cannot live a more unhappy creature than an ill-natured old man, who is neither capable of receiving pleasures, nor sensible of conferring them on others.
Cherish those who seek the truth but beware of those who find it.
Our people are slow to learn the wisdom of sending character instead of talent to Congress. Again and again they have sent a man of great acuteness, a fine scholar, a fine forensic orator, and some master of the brawls has crunched him up in his hands like a bit of paper.
When forced to choose, I will not trade even a night's sleep for the chance of extra profits.
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