I came to the Greeks early, and I found answers in them. Greece's great men let all their acts turn on the immortality of the soul. We don't really act as if we believed in the soul's immortality and that's why we are where we are today.

Edith Hamilton
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The Greek culture is full of heroes who are known for their incorruptible integrity. They are not afraid to stand up for what is right, even if it means losing everything. This is the reason why the Greeks respect the Greeks so much that they are willing to die for them. So, whether you are a student or an educator, it is important to be honest and leave what you have behind so that you do not have anything to fear when you leave this world.

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