Timokles Tell me, wretch, have
at sea?
you ever been
Damis. Yes, often. Timokles You were carried along then, were
you not, either by the wind striking the main-sail
and filling the staysail, or by the rowers, while
some one person stood at the helm and brought
the vessel through in safety? Damis Certainly. Timokles Then the ship could not sail unless
it was steered; but you imagine that this universe
moves along without pilot or guide? Zeus Well done, Timokles! that is a powerful
comparison.