Ill fares the State where many masters rule; let one be lord, one king supreme.
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.
A man dies still if he has done nothing, as one who has done much.
His native home deep imag'd in his soul.
Thou knowst the oer-eager vehemence of youth,How quick in temper, and in judgement weak.
It is equally wrong to speed a guest who does not want to go, and to keep one back who is eager. You ought to make welcome the present guest, and send forth the one who wishes to go.