Zeus Quotes
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I swear it upon Zeus an outstanding runner cannot be the equal of an average wrestler.
Socrates -
We sailed for more days than I knew how to count, sometimes hugging the mainland coast, sometimes passing from one island to another over the waves. The summer weather blessed us with clear skies and tame waters. We did have a couple of times when we had to put in to shore quickly to wait out a thunderstorm. I think Zeus didn’t want our quest to become too comfortable.
Esther M. Friesner
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He was, after all, the ultimate rebel -- it takes a lot of cojones to stand up to Zeus.
Jasper Fforde -
Zeus detests above all the boasts of a proud tongue.
Sophocles -
You may fetter my leg, but Zeus himself cannot get the better of my free will.
Epictetus -
Zeus does not bring all men's plans to fulfillment.
Homer -
The wise is one only. It is unwilling and willing to be called by the name of Zeus.
Heraclitus -
The dice of Zeus always fall luckily.
Sophocles
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Zeus hates busybodies and those who do too much.
Euripides -
According to Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four arms, four legs and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them into two separate parts, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other halves.
Plato -
If rain is God crying, I think God is drunk and his girlfriend just slept with Zeus.
Chuck Klosterman -
Bear up, my child, bear up; Zeus who oversees and directs all things is still mighty in heaven.
Sophocles