Epic of Gilgamesh Quotes
Ancient Mesopotamian epic poem, among the earliest surviving works of literature.
22 quotesAbout Epic of Gilgamesh on Wikipedia
“Read out the travails of Gilgamesh, all that he went through!”
“The heroes, the wise men, like the new moon have their waxing and waning.”
“You were given the kingship, such was your destiny, everlasting life was not your destiny.”
“Ever the river has risen and brought us the flood, the mayfly floating on the water.”
“As for man, his days are numbered, whatever he may do, it is but wind.”
“But you, Gilgamesh, let your belly be full, enjoy yourself always by day and by night!”
“Let your clothes be clean, let your head be washed, may you bathe in water!”
“Gaze on the child who holds your hand, let your wife enjoy your repeated embrace!”
“When the gods created mankind, death they dispensed to mankind, life they kept for themselves.”
“The day grew still, darkness came forth, there was a flash of lightning, fire broke out.”
“When the gods created Gilgamesh they gave him a perfect body.”
“What should I do and where should I go? A thief has taken hold of my flesh!”
