Words have a longer life than deeds.

ῥῆμα δ᾽ ἑργμάτων χρονιώτερον βιοτεύει,

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Pindar. Nemean Odes. c. 473 BC, Nemean 4.

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Pindar. The Complete Odes, translated by Anthony Verity. Oxford University Press, 2008, Nemean IV.

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A quote by Pindar about words vs. actions: “Words have a longer life than deeds.”

A quote by Pindar about words vs. actions: “Words have a longer life than deeds.”

A quote by Pindar about words vs. actions: “Words have a longer life than deeds.”