Homer ("Smyrns of Chios") ( 10 of 101 )
I live an idle burden to the ground.
I live an idle burden to the ground.
Yet, taught by time, my heart has learned to glow
For other's good, and melt at other's woe.
Yet, taught by time, my heart has learned to glow
For other's good, and melt at other's woe.
Jove, thou regent of the skies.
Jove, thou regent of the skies.
Then let him know that hatred without end
Or intermission is between us two.
Then let him know that hatred without end
Or intermission is between us two.
These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!
These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!
Know from the bounteous heavens all riches flow;
And what man gives, the gods by man bestow.
Know from the bounteous heavens all riches flow;
And what man gives, the gods by man bestow.
He is a fool
Who only sees the mischiefs that are past.
He is a fool
Who only sees the mischiefs that are past.
Having well polished the whole bow, he added a golden tip.
Having well polished the whole bow, he added a golden tip.
Our fruitless labours mourn,
And only rich in barren fame return.
Our fruitless labours mourn,
And only rich in barren fame return.
Content to follow when we lead the way.
Content to follow when we lead the way.
