When all the other animals, downcast looked upon the earth, he [Prometheus] gave a face raised on high to man, and commanded him to see the sky and raise his high eyes to the stars.

Even the gods are moved by the voice of entreaty.

We have ploughed the vast ocean in a fragile bark.

Tis you, alone, can save, or give my doom.

Anything cracked will shatter at a touch.

Love fed fat soon turns to boredom.

Many women long for what eludes them, and like not what is offered them.