"Sister of JupiterIndeed you are, and Saturn's other child,To feel such anger, stormy in your breast.But come, no need; put down this fit of rage.I grant your wish. I yield, I am won overWillingly. Ausonian folk will keepTheir fathers' language and their way of life,And, that being so, their name. The TeucriansWill mingly and be submerged, incorporated.Rituals and observances of theirsI'll add, but make them Latin, one in speech.The race to come, mixed with Ausonian blood,Will outdo men and gods in its devotion,You shall see -- and no nation on earthWill honor and worship you so faithfully."
(It's better to create than destroy what's unnecessary)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The Aeneid - pg. 398
Labels: Publius Vergilius Maro
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