Think not to match yourself against the gods, for men that walk the earth cannot hold their own with the immortals.

If not yet lost to all the sense of shame.

Goddess of song, teach me the story of a hero.

For afterwards a man finds pleasure in his pains, when he has suffered long and wandered long. So I will tell you what you ask and seek to know.

After the event, even a fool is wise.

All strangers and beggars are from Zeus, and a gift, though small, is precious.

Like strength is felt from hope, and from despair.