Isthmean

Pindar

Pindar. Arnson Svarlien, Diane, translator. Created for the Perseus Project, 1990.

  1. to have good fortune and a noble reputation. Do not seek to become Zeus; you have everything,
  2. if a share of these fine things comes to you. Mortal aims befit mortal men. But for you, Phylacidas, flourishing twofold excellence is recorded at the Isthmus, and at Nemea for both you and Pytheas in the pancratium. But my heart
  3. cannot taste songs without telling of the race of Aeacus. I have come with the Graces for the sons of Lampon
  4. to this well-governed city. If Aegina turns her steps to the clear road of god-given deeds, then do not grudge