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Homer Quotes: Think not to match yourself against the gods, for men that walk the earth cannot hold their own with the immortals.
         

Think not to match yourself against the gods, for men that walk the earth cannot hold their own with the immortals.


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This page presents the quote "Think not to match yourself against the gods, for men that walk the earth cannot hold their own with the immortals.". Author of this quote is Homer. This quote is about earth, men, thinking,.