“ The man who suffers, loudly may complain; And rage he may, but he shall rage in vain. ”
Homer, Iliad (c. 850 BC). copy citation
| Author | Homer |
|---|---|
| Source | Iliad |
| Topic | suffering complaining |
| Date | c. 850 BC |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Alexander Pope |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/6130/6130-h/6130-h.htm |
Context
“and let it be A treasure worthy her, and worthy me. Or grant me this, or with a monarch’s claim This hand shall seize some other captive dame. The mighty Ajax shall his prize resign; [55] Ulysses’ spoils, or even thy own, be mine. The man who suffers, loudly may complain; And rage he may, but he shall rage in vain. But this when time requires.—It now remains We launch a bark to plough the watery plains, And waft the sacrifice to Chrysa’s shores, With chosen pilots, and with labouring oars. Soon shall the fair the sable ship ascend, And some deputed prince the charge attend:”
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