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And every eye
Gaz'd as before some brother of the sky.
Earth sounds my wisdom, and high heaven my fame.
Respect us, human, and relieve us, poor.
But Zeus does not bring to accomplishment all thoughts in men's minds.
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Easily seen is the strength that is given from Zeus to mortals.
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From whose lips the streams of words ran sweeter than honey.
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Ashamed to decline the challenge, yet fearing to accept it.
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Helios, Sun above us, you who see all, hear all things!
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No more entreating of me, you dog, by knees or parents.
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The proof of battle is action, proof of words, debate.
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When a Man's exhausted, wine will build his strength.
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He lacks the sense to see a day behind, a day ahead.
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The Fates have given mortals hearts that can endure.
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And you, old sir, we are told you prospered once.
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Once a thing has been done, the fool sees it.
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Along the shore of the loud-roaring sea.
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For that man is detested by me as the gates of hell, whose outward words conceal his inmost thoughts.
He ceased: but left so charming on their ear
His voice, that listening still they seemed to hear.
For Fate has wove the thread of life with pain,
And twins ev'n from the birth are Misery and Man!
True friendship's laws are by this rule express'd,
Welcome the coming, speed the parting guest.