Homer ("Smyrns of Chios") ( 10 of 101 )
Lay ye down the golden chain
From Heaven, and pull at its inferior links
Both Goddesses and read more
Lay ye down the golden chain
From Heaven, and pull at its inferior links
Both Goddesses and Gods.
His native home deep imag'd in his soul.
His native home deep imag'd in his soul.
The rule
Of the many is not well. One must be chief
In war and one the read more
The rule
Of the many is not well. One must be chief
In war and one the king.
Like strength is felt from hope, and from despair.
Like strength is felt from hope, and from despair.
Sinks my sad soul with sorrow to the grave.
Sinks my sad soul with sorrow to the grave.
To labour is the lot of man below;
And when Jove gave us life, he gave us woe.
To labour is the lot of man below;
And when Jove gave us life, he gave us woe.
And for our country 'tis a bliss to die.
And for our country 'tis a bliss to die.
Ajax the great . . .
Himself a host.
Ajax the great . . .
Himself a host.
Whatever day
Makes man a slave, takes half his worth away.
Whatever day
Makes man a slave, takes half his worth away.
Born but to banquet, and to drain the bowl.
Born but to banquet, and to drain the bowl.
