For know that no one is free, except Zeus.
And one who is just of his own free will shall not lack for happiness; and he will never come to utter ruin.
From him [Death] alone of all the powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.
It is through suffering that learning comes.
Every ruler is harsh whose laws is new.
For it would be better to die once and for all than to suffer pain for all one's life.