One who contends with immortals lives a very short life.
The glorious gifts of the gods are not to be cast aside.
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.
By Jove the stranger and the poor are sent, and what to those we give, to Jove is lent.
It is no bad thing to be a king-to see one's house enriched and one's authority enhanced.
Here, therefore, huge and mighty warrior though you be, here shall you die.