Virgil

There all stood begging to be first across

And reached out longing hands to the far shore.

They can because they think they can.

Prepared for either alternative.

Wrapping truth in darkness.

Let someone arise from my bones as an Avenger.

Roman, remember by your strength to rule

Earth's people—for your arts are to be these:

To pacify, to impose the rule of law,

To spare the conquered, battle down the proud.

The gates of hell are open night and day;

Smooth the descent, and easy is the way:

But to return, and view the cheerful skies,

In this the task and mighty labor lies.

I shall never deny what you deserve, my queen,

never regret my memories of Dido, not while I

can recall myself and draw the breath of life.

Nay, had I a hundred tongues, a hundred mouths, and voice of iron, I could not sum up all the forms of crime, or rehearse all the tale of torments.

What a woman can do in frenzy.

How changed from what he once was!

Fear gave wings to his feet.