Ah how shameless – the way these mortals blame the gods. From us alone they say come all their miseries yes but they themselves with their own reckless ways compound their pains beyond their proper share.
Iliad and Odyssey
The Odyssey, spoken by Zeus
c. 8th Century BCE
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"Not to have been born is best, but if one has seen the light of day, the next best thing is to return as quickly as possible to where he came from."
Strange & Unusual"There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief."
Controversial"Words empty as the wind are best left unsaid."
Strange & Unusual"No winning words about death to me, shining Odysseus! By god, I'd rather slave on earth for another man-- Some dirt-poor tenant farmer who scrapes to keep alive—than rule down here over all the breath…"
Controversial"Peneleus, hits a Trojan in the face. He then cuts off the head and lifts it into the air at the end of a spear, causing the other Trojans to tremble in fear."
Controversial