“For words
Live longer down the years than deeds.”

— Pindar

Nemean 4, line 6; page 213. (473 BC?)

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ῥῆμα δ᾽ ἑργμάτων χρονιώτερον βιοτεύει

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Ancient Greek poet -517–-437 BC

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“For words
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