Apollo of Delos urged you toward, nor did heBid you stay on Crete, Thgere is a country,Hesperia, as the Greeks have named it -- ancient,Full of man-power in war and fruitful earth;Oenotrians lived there once; then by reportNew generations called it ItalyAfter their leader. Our true home is there,Dardanus came from there, and Iasius,Forefathers of all our people. Up with you,Be glad, and tell your father full of yearsWhat has been said here, with no room for doubt.Look for Corythus and Ausonian country;Lands under Dicte Jupiter denies you.'
(It's better to create than destroy what's unnecessary)
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Aeneid - pg. 71
Labels: Publius Vergilius Maro
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