Maxioms by Homer ("smyrns Of Chios")
He serves me most who serves his country best.
He serves me most who serves his country best.
Our fruitless labours mourn,
And only rich in barren fame return.
Our fruitless labours mourn,
And only rich in barren fame return.
Sinks my sad soul with sorrow to the grave.
Sinks my sad soul with sorrow to the grave.
His native home deep imag'd in his soul.
His native home deep imag'd in his soul.
No living man can send me to the shades
Before my time; no man of woman born,
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No living man can send me to the shades
Before my time; no man of woman born,
Coward or brave, can shun his destiny.