Roman Stoicism / being lectures on the history of the Stoic philosophy with special reference to its development within the Roman Empire

by Edward Vernon Arnold

Their consummation in one final hour,

Chaos recalled shall gain his utmost seat,

The constellations in confusion dire

Hurled each on each together clash; the stars

Flaming shall fall into the deep; the earth

No longer shall extend her barrier shores,

And fling the waters from her; and the Moon

Shall meet the Sun in fratricidal war[89].’

‘One pyre awaits the Universe; in ruin

’Twill mix with bones of men the heavenly spheres[90].’