But the power of destiny is something awesome; neither wealth, nor Ares, nor a tower, nor dark-hulled ships might escape it.
If I am young, then you should look not to age but to deeds.
Many are the wonders of the world, and none so wonderful as man.
The eyes of men love to pluck the blossoms from the faded flowers they turn away.
Bear up, my child, bear up; Zeus who oversees and directs all things is still mighty in heaven.
Why should man fear since chance is all in all for him, and he can clearly foreknow nothing? Best to live lightly, as one can, unthinkingly.