Of prosperity mortals can never have enough.
And though all streams flow from a single course to cleanse the blood from polluted hand, they hasten on their course in vain.
Who apart from the gods is without pain for his whole lifetime's length?
But from the good health of the mind comes that which is dear to all and the object of prayer-happiness.
From him [Death] alone of all the powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.
The adulterer dies. An old custom, justice.