Homer ("Smyrns of Chios")

There with commutual zeal we both had strove
In acts of dear benevolence and love;
Brothers in read more

There with commutual zeal we both had strove
In acts of dear benevolence and love;
Brothers in peace, not rivals in command.

He serves me most who serves his country best.

He serves me most who serves his country best.

The first in glory, as the first in place.

The first in glory, as the first in place.

But strong of limb
And swift of foot misfortune is, and, far
Outstripping all, comes to every read more

But strong of limb
And swift of foot misfortune is, and, far
Outstripping all, comes to every land,
And there wreaks evil on mankind, which prayers
Do afterwards redress.

Born but to banquet, and to drain the bowl.

Born but to banquet, and to drain the bowl.