When two go together, one sees what the other misses.

What it means

Diomedes asks for a partner before a dangerous night mission. Two people spot the chance one of them would overlook. Do not go into the hard thing alone if you can help it.

The source

"When two go together, one sees what the other misses." Homer said it in Iliad 10.224. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"σύν τε δύʼ ἐρχομένω καί τε πρὸ ὃ τοῦ ἐνόησεν"

Original Greek, Iliad 10.224. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

Homer (c. 8th century BC). The poet of the Iliad and the Odyssey, the war at Troy and the long sail home. Greeks learned courage, endurance and the sea from his lines.

Questions

What does "When two go together, one sees what the other misses." mean?

Diomedes asks for a partner before a dangerous night mission. Two people spot the chance one of them would overlook. Do not go into the hard thing alone if you can help it.

Who said "When two go together, one sees what the other misses."?

Homer (c. 8th century BC). Source: Iliad 10.224.

What is the original Greek?

σύν τε δύʼ ἐρχομένω καί τε πρὸ ὃ τοῦ ἐνόησεν. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

Is "When two go together, one sees what the other misses." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

"When two go together, one sees what the other misses." (Homer, Iliad 10.224, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/when-two-go-together-one-sees-what-the