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Great deeds give choice of many tales. Choose a slight tale, enrich it large, and then let wise men listen
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"Great deeds give choice of many tales. Choose a slight tale, enrich it large, and then let wise men listen"

- Pindar

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This quote by Pindar encourages us to take small stories and make them larger and more significant. He is recommending that we ought to take the time to craft stories that are meaningful and that will be kept in mind. He is also suggesting that wise men need to listen to these stories, as they will be able to value the effort and thought that has gone into them.

This quote is a suggestion that terrific deeds can be accomplished through small stories. It is a pointer that we must make the effort to craft stories that are meaningful and that will be kept in mind. It is likewise a suggestion that smart guys need to listen to these stories, as they will be able to value the effort and thought that has gone into them.

Pindar's quote is a tip that we must make the effort to craft stories that are meaningful and that will be remembered. It is likewise a pointer that smart men must listen to these stories, as they will be able to appreciate the effort and thought that has actually entered into them. It is a suggestion that fantastic deeds can be achieved through small stories, which we should make the effort to make them larger and more meaningful.

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Pindar This quote is written / told by Pindar between 518 BC and 438 BC. He was a famous Poet from Greece. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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