The ugliest man was he who came to Troy; with squinting eyes and one distorted foot.

Wine sets even a thoughtful man to singing, or sets him into softly laughing, sets him to dancing. Sometimes it tosses out a word that was better unspoken.

There is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends.

Among all men on the earth bards have a share of honor and reverence, because the muse has taught them songs and loves the race of bards.

The outcome of the war is in our hands; the outcome of words is in the council.

The persuasion of a friend is a strong thing.

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