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These Heaven decrees, and ever-fixed Fate.
But say, blest prophet, and the truth relate;
I see my mother's shade, who not her son
Will speak to, nor so much as look upon:
Silent she sits by sacred blood: ah, how
May she, poor shadow! her dear offspring know?

— John Ogilby Homer His Odysses Translated (1665)

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They that have Power to do, may, when they will,
Pick Quarrels, and, pretending Justice, kill.

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When they and Venus to his cottage came,
For lust-rewards prefer'd the Cyprian dame.

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Then let him swear he ne'er the lady knew,
And did with her as men with women do.

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Love Conquers all, let us submit to Love.

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