I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.
I send you a kaffis of mustard seed, that you may taste and acknowledge the bitterness of my victory.
At Achilles tomb, O fortunate youth, to have found Homer as the herald of your glory!
How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.
With the right attitude, self imposed limitations vanish
Now you fear punishment and beg for your lives, so I will let you free, if not for any other reason so that you can see the difference between a Greek king and a barbarian tyrant, so do not expect to suffer any harm from me. A king does not kill messengers.