The saying goes that the gods leave a town once it is captured.
Against necessity, against its strength, no one can fight and win.
Good fortune is a god among men, and more than a god.
God's most lordly gift to man is decency of mind.
From him [Death] alone of all the powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.
To make wail and lament for one's ill fortune, when one will win a tear from the audience, is well worthwhile.