Quote by Sappho: “Some say an army of horsemen, some infantry, some a fleet of ships is the finest thing on earth — I say it is whatever you love.”

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Ancient Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, active around 600 BCE. Considered one of the greatest poets of antiquity, she wrote intimate poetry about desire, beauty, and love. Only fragments of her work survive, but her influence on Western lyric poetry is immeasurable.