yet if you had a desire for good or beautiful thingsand your tongue were not concocting some evil to sayshame would not hold down your eyesbut rather you would speak about what is just
Sappho
Sappho
Lyric poet (c. 630–c. 570 BC)

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Sappho was Greek lyric poet (c. 630–c. 570 bc). Sappho was an Ancient Greek poet from Eresos or Mytilene on the island of Lesbos. Sappho is known for her lyric poetry, written to be sung while accompanied by music. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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