Greek wisdom and proverbs

Greek wisdom...

"Since we cannot change reality,

let us change the eyes which see reality."

Nikos Kazantzakis

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"It is during our darkest moments 

that we must focus to see the light."

Aristotle Onassis

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"In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can."

Nikos Kazantzakis

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"Everything in this world has a hidden meaning."

Nikos Kazantzakis

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"The language of truth is unadorned and always simple."

Ammianus Marcellinus

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"I am a citizen, 
not of Athens or Greece, 
but of the world"

Socrates

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"In Greece wise men speak and fools decide."

George Santayana

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Greek Proverbs...

"Danger can only be overcome by more danger"

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"He who suffers much will know much"

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"Wonder is the beginning of wisdom"

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"One minute of patience, 

Ten years of peace"

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"The beginning is half of every action"

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"Before you can score, 

You must have a goal"

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"After the war, aid."

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"Act quickly, think slowly."

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"Eat and drink with your relatives; 

Do business with strangers."

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"Gray hair is a sign of age, not wisdom."

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"Many men know how to flatter, 

Few men know how to praise."

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"One witness one liar; 

More witnesses, all liars."

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"Pleasure is the greatest incentive to vice."

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"Success is doing what you like 
and making a living at it."

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