Few sons are equal to their fathers; most fall short, all too few surpass them.
The sun rose on the flawless brimming sea into a sky all brazen-all one brightening for gods immortal and for mortal men on plowlands kind with grain.
There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.
First you don't want me to get the pony, then you want me to take it back. Make up your mind!
It is not possible to fight beyond your strength, even if you strive.
But listen to me first and swear an oath to use all your eloquence and strength to look after me and protect me.