Homer ("Smyrns of Chios")

Having well polished the whole bow, he added a golden tip.

Having well polished the whole bow, he added a golden tip.

But curb thou the high spirit in thy breast,
For gentle ways are best, and keep aloof
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But curb thou the high spirit in thy breast,
For gentle ways are best, and keep aloof
From sharp contentions.

The long historian of my country's woes.

The long historian of my country's woes.

Axylos, Teuthranos's son that dwelt in stablished Arisbe; a man
of substance dear to his fellows; for his dwelling read more

Axylos, Teuthranos's son that dwelt in stablished Arisbe; a man
of substance dear to his fellows; for his dwelling was by the
road-side and he entertained all men.

If yet not lost to all the sense of shame.

If yet not lost to all the sense of shame.