"It is the lot of man to suffer, and the best of men to suffer most."

"Even a stranger, if he be in distress, deserves our help."

"The words of a wise man are like apples of gold in settings of silver."

"And overpowered by memory both men gave way to grief. Priam wept freely for man - killing Hector, throbbing, crouching before Achilles' feet as Achilles wept himself, now for his father, now for Patro…"

"Circe has been used to portray the power of women in manipulating men. Men fell for the sweet and lovely voice of the monster."