3 Quotes & Sayings By Archilochus

Archilochus was a Greek lyric poet, who flourished during the early years of the sixth century BC. His poetry includes the famous "Ode to Pan" and "The Shipwreck." He is best known for his satirical poetry, which was so bitter in tone that it was banned by the state of Athens.

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I have a high art: I hurt with cruelty those who would wound me. Archilochus
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Let who will boast their courage in the field, I find but little safety from my shield, Nature's, not honour's law we must obey: This made me cast my useless shield away. Archilochus