“The proof of battle is action, proof of words, debate.”

— Homér , Iliad

XVI. 630 (tr. Robert Fagles).
Iliad (c. 750 BC)

Original

Ἐν γὰρ χερσὶ τέλος πολέμου, ἐπέων δ' ἐνὶ βουλῇ.

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Ancient Greek epic poet, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey

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