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“To be bowed by grief is folly; Naught is gained by melancholy; Better than the pain of thinking, Is to steep the sense in drinking.”

Quote by Alcaeus

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Alcaeus, born in 621 BC and died in 561 BC, was a Greek lyric poet from Sicily. He was a nobleman from Syracuse and is renowned for his lyric poetry, particularly his works on love and war. Alcaeus' poetry is characterized by its fresh and natural style, and his emotional expression has had a profound impact on later poets. more

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