“Welcome words on their lips, and murder in their hearts.”
XVII. 66 (tr. Robert Fagles).
Odyssey (c. 725 BC)
Original
Ἔσθλ' ἀγορεύοντες, κακὰ δὲ φρεσὶ βυσσοδόμευον.
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Homér 217
Ancient Greek epic poet, author of the Iliad and the OdysseyRelated quotes
“A on his lips and not-A in his heart.”
E 95
Aphorisms (1765-1799), Notebook E (1775 - 1776)
“Unity of intent is on the lips of many, but in the hearts of few.”
Examples of self-translation (c. 2004), Quotes - Zitate - Citations - Citazioni
“God should be welcomed in the heart and not in the act of worship alone.”
“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.”
Vol. II, ch. 2.
Source: Vanity Fair (1847–1848)
“Do not be satisfied with the speech of your lips and the thought in your heart”
As quoted in T'he Season of the Witch : Le Couer Dechire (2008) by Etienne De Mendes http://www.etiennedemendes.com, p. 545
Context: Do not be satisfied with the speech of your lips and the thought in your heart, all the promises and good sayings in your mouth, and all the good thoughts in your heart; rather you must arise and do!