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Fate
by:
Theognis of Megara
(6th century B.C.)
translated by James Davies
No costly sacrifice nor offerings given
Can change the purpose of the powers of Heaven;
Whatever
Fate
ordains, danger or hurt,
Or death predestined, nothing can avert.
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