“Become who you are, having learned what that is.” Original: Γένοι’ οἷος ἐσσὶ μαθών. — A timeless imperative toward self-knowledge and authentic self-realisation. · Pythian Odes, II.72 (Greek) Identity Self Wisdom
“Man is a shadow's dream. Yet when a ray of sunshine comes given by God, a bright light rests on men and life is sweet.” Original: Ἐπάμεροι· τί δέ τις; τί δ’ οὔ τις; σκιᾶς ὄναρ ἄνθρωπος. ἀλλ’ ὅταν αἴγλα διόσδοτος ἔλθῃ, λαμπρὸν φέγγος ἔπεστιν ἀνδρῶν καὶ μείλιχος αἰών. — Contemplates fragile human existence elevated by rare moments of divine grace. · Pythian Odes, VIII.95-97 (Greek) Grace Light Mortality
