Sunday, May 19, 2013

Post 5.19.2013.13

Teiresias:  A man's a fool to use the prophet's trade.
For if he happens to bring bitter news
he's hated by the men for whom he works;
and if he pities them and tells them lies
he wrongs the gods.  No prophet but Apollo
should sing to men, for he has nought to fear.

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