Quotes by Homer

Explore 30 approved quotes attributed to Homer.

About Homer

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Ancient Greek poet · 9th century BC – 8th century BC

Homer is the name attached to the Iliad and the Odyssey, poems that emerged from centuries of oral performance and were written down around the eighth century BC. Whether one poet composed them is an old and unresolved argument. What is certain is their reach: they set the terms for Western literature's treatment of war, homecoming, honour and grief. The lines that circulate are usually about mortality — the leaves of a generation, the shortness of a life spent well.

Known for: Iliad, Odyssey, Homeric epics

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