The Odyssey
by Homer
"The Odyssey" follows the adventures of Odysseus, a Greek hero attempting to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. His journey is fraught with challenges, including encounters with mythical creatures and divine beings, as he faces temptations and obstacles that delay his return. Ultimately, the epic explores themes of loyalty, perseverance, and the struggle for identity.
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Key Insights & Memorable Quotes
Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from The Odyssey, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.
Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man.
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, but the one most responsive to change.
No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
In the end, the best thing we can do is to be true to ourselves.
Even the strongest man is vulnerable.