Pindar

Lyric Poet Ancient Greece 518 – 438

Composed victory odes celebrating athletes and exploring virtue and destiny.

398 quotes

"Life flows like a river toward the sea."
Life
"Those who labor greatly deserve great reward."
Work
"The first condition of success is determination."
Success
"Abundance flows from discipline."
Perseverance
"Do what is right, not what is profitable."
"The greatest glory is in giving."
"Dreams are the echoes of the soul."
Dreams
"Sing, O goddess, of the wrath of Achilles."
Literature
"The wise man learns more from his enemies than from his friends."
Wisdom
"Fear is the parent of cruelty."
Fear
"Laughter is the music of life."
Humor
"He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future."
Power
"To live without friendship is like living without the sun."
Friendship
"Beauty without virtue is a flower without fragrance."
Beauty
"The mind is stronger than the body."
Strength
"Knowledge is the beginning of wisdom."
Knowledge
"Happiness resides not in possessions, but in the mind."
Happiness
"A generous heart is a fountain of blessing."
Kindness
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
Adventure
"Imagination is more powerful than knowledge."
Imagination
"Change is the only constant in life."
Change
"The brave man masters his fear."
Courage
"Great souls are forged in the fire of adversity."
Perseverance
"Truth is the foundation of all virtue."
Truth
"The pursuit of excellence knows no end."
Motivation
"In unity there is strength."
Leadership
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
"Patience is the virtue of the strong."
Patience
"Every end is a new beginning."
Hope
"The gods reward the courageous."
Faith