Do you not know then, Prometheus, thatwords are the physicians of a disordered temper? PrometheusIf one softens the soul in season, and does not hasten to reduce its swelling rage by violence. OceanusWhat lurking mischief do you see when daring joins to zeal? Teach me this. PrometheusLost labor and thoughtless simplicity. OceanusLeave me to be affected by this, since it is most advantageous, when truly wise, to be deemed a fool. PrometheusThis fault will be seen to be my own. OceanusClearly the manner of your speech orders me back home. PrometheusSo that you won’t win enmity for yourself by lamenting for me. OceanusIn the eyes of the one who is newly seated on his omnipotent throne? PrometheusBeware lest the time come when his heart is angered with you. OceanusYour plight, Prometheus, is my instructor. PrometheusGo away, depart, keep your present purpose.