Maxioms by Homer ("smyrns Of Chios")
Far from gay cities, and the ways of men.
Far from gay cities, and the ways of men.
These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!
These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!
And better skilled in dark events to come.
And better skilled in dark events to come.
Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.
Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.
'Tis true; 'tis certain; man though dead retains
Part of himself; the immortal mind remains.
'Tis true; 'tis certain; man though dead retains
Part of himself; the immortal mind remains.