“A man's life breath cannot come back again-- no raiders in force, no trading brings it back, once it slips through a man's clenched teeth.”
Book:The Iliad
Quote by Homer
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Homer
Homer, according to limited information, was an ancient Greek poet, credited with authorship of the epic poems 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'. His biography is not well-documented, with the exact dates of his birth and death unknown. His works have had a profound impact on Western literature. more
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