Words Are The Parents Of A Causeless

When The Black And Mortal Blood Of Man Has Fallen To The Ground ... Who Then Can Sing Spells To Call It Back Again?

Old Men Are Always Young Enough To Learn With Profit.

Death Is Easier Than A Wretched Life; And Better Never To Have Born Than To Live And Fare Badly.

For The Lips Of Zeus Do Not Know How To Lie, But Bring To Fulfilment Every Word.

Of All The Gods, Death Only Craves Not Gifts: Nor Sacrifice, Nor Yet Drink-offering Poured Avails; No Altars Hath He, Nor Is Soothed By Hymns Of Praise. From Him Alone Of All The Powers Of Heaven Persuasion Holds Aloof.