The high strength of men knows no content with limitation.

So in the Libyan fable it is told That once an eagle, stricken with a dart, Said, when he saw the fashion of the shaft: With our own feathers, not by others' hands, Are we now smitten.

By Time and Age full many things are taught.

Against necessity, against its strength, no one can fight and win.

God always strives together with those who strive.

For a murderous blow let murderous blow atone.

Of all the gods only death does not desire gifts.