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Epinicians (3.70-3.85)

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who has the scepter of Zeus,
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and a share of the violet-haired Muses. once ephemeral you consider; [life is] brief.
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But winged hope loosens the wits of ephemeral creatures. Lord Apollo said to the son of Pheres: Being a mortal, you must cultivate twin
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thoughts: that tomorrow will be the last day you see
the sun's light, and that you will complete another fifty years of life deep in wealth. Cheer your spirit with pious deeds, for this is the highest of profits.
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To the thoughtful, what I sing is intelligible. The deep air is undefiled. The water of the sea does not decay. Gold is a delight. It is not lawful for a man to bypass gray

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