The adulterer dies. An old custom, justice.
Obstinacy standing alone is the weakest of all things in one whose mind is not possessed by wisdom.
Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.
We spoil ourselves with scruples long as things go well.
Making it a valid law to learn by suffering.
Of all the gods, Death only craves not gifts: Nor sacrifice, nor yet drink-offering poured Avails; no altars hath he, nor is soothed By hymns of praise. From him alone of all The powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.