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Homer quotes about friends

Greek Poet

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And for yourself, may the gods grant you your heart's desire, a husband and a home, and the blessing of a harmonious life. For nothing is greater or finer than this, when a man and woman live together with one hear and mind, bringing joy to their friends and grief to their foes. Homer
Homer quote: "Two friends, two bodies with one soul inspired."
Two friends, two bodies with one soul inspired. Homer
So, the gods don't hand out all their gifts at once, not build and brains and flowing speech to all. One man may fail to impress us with his looks but a god can crown his words with beauty, charm, and men look on with delight when he speaks out. Never faltering, filled with winning self-control, he shines forth at assembly grounds and people gaze at him like a god when he walks through the streets. Another man may look like a deathless one on high but there's not a bit of grace to crown his... Homer
The day that robs a child of his parents severs him from his own kind; his head is bowed, his cheeks are wet with tears, and he will go about destitute among the friends of his father, plucking one by the cloak and another by the shirt. Some one or other of these may so far pity him as to hold the cup for a moment towards him and let him moisten his lips, but he must not drink enough to wet the roof of his mouth; then one whose parents are alive will drive him from the table with blows and... Homer
Homer quote: "For a friend with an understanding heart is worth no less than..."
For a friend with an understanding heart is worth no less than a brother Homer
There is nothing more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends. Homer
Homer quote: "True friends appear less moved than counterfeit."
True friends appear less moved than counterfeit. Homer
Homer quote: "A sympathetic friend can be quite as dear as a brother."
A sympathetic friend can be quite as dear as a brother. Homer
Homer quote: "To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to..."
To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it. Homer
Homer quote: "The difficulty is not so great to die for a friend, as to find..."
The difficulty is not so great to die for a friend, as to find a friend worth dying for. Homer
Homer quote: "Nothing shall I, while sane, compare with a friend."
Nothing shall I, while sane, compare with a friend. Homer
Homer quote: "A decent boldness ever meets with friends."
A decent boldness ever meets with friends. Homer

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