James Russell Lowell ( 5 of 15 )
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.
A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.
He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.
He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.