“So,” he went on, “if a man will only have these two words at heart, and heed them carefully by ruling and watching over himself, he will for the most part fall into no sin, and his life will be tranquil and serene.” He meant the words Avexou kai apexou — ”Bear and Forbear.”

(20) A Roman orator and sophist.

CLXXXIV

On all occasions these thoughts should be at hand: —

Lead me, O God, and Thou, O Destiny,(21) Be what it may the goal appointed me, Bravely I’ll follow; nay, and if I would not, I’d prove a coward, yet must follow still!

Again:

Who to Necessity doth bow aright, Is learn’d