The wise man chooses well.
— Homer Ancient

Iliad and Odyssey

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Context

Attributed, but precise source within Homeric works is debated/difficult to pinpoint definitively as a direct quote.

Date / Period

c. 8th century BCE

Category

Humorous

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: grok

Method

Cross Reference

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1 source

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