Odysseus Quotes
Odysseus Quote of the day
Like Odysseus, the President looked wiser when he was seated.
Homeric mind is ingenuity, practical intelligence. There is no Rodin-like deep thinking, no mathematical or philosophical speculation. Odysseus thinks with his hands.
She sent him a warm and gentle wind, and Lord Odysseus was happy as he set his sails to catch the breeze. He sat beside the steering oar and used his skill to steer the raft.
One should part from life as Odysseus parted from Nausicaa-blessing it rather than in love with it.
Granted, in order to give selflessly, one often starts giving selfishly. As Tiresias said to Odysseus: "Honey ... you don't get through hell in a hurry"
I think that was E.T.'s central appeal, personally. E.T. is this metaphorical journey, this strange Odysseus from another world, who just wants to go home. Obviously, home must've been better!
For I say there is no other thing that is worse than the sea is for breaking a man, even though he may a very strong one.