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My son, I caution you to keep
The middle way, for if your pinions dip
Too low the waters may impede your flight;
And if they soar too high the sun may scorch them.
Fly midway.
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When all the other animals, downcast looked upon the earth, [Prometheus] gave a face raised on high to man, and commanded him to see the sky and raise his high eyes to the stars.
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There is a high way, easily seen when the sky is clear. 'Tis called the Milky Way, famed for its shining whiteness.
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Calumny ever pursues the great, even as the winds hurl themselves on high places.
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Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
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March 20, 43 BC
Died:
17 AD
(aged 60)
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