Honor modesty more than your life.
It is an easy thing for one whose foot is on the outside of calamity to give advice and to rebuke the sufferer.
The force of necessity is irresistible.
The misfortunes of mankind are of varied plumage.
Pleasantest of all ties is the tie of host and guest.
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.