What may be taught I learn, what may be found
That I still seek for, what must come by prayer,
For that I asked the gods.

τὰ μὲν διδακτὰ μανθάνω, τὰ δ᾿ εὑρετὰ
ζητῶ, τὰ δ᾿ εὐκτὰ παρὰ θεῶν ᾐτησάμην.

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