For the marriage bed ordained by fate for men and women is stronger than an oath and guarded by Justice.
The unenvied man is not enviable.
Success! to thee, as to a God, men bend the knee.
Know not to revere human things too much.
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.
God always strives together with those who strive.