Surely, wounds of another kind they wrought
In the warm flesh of their foes, waging war
With the man-defending spear.
THE VALUE OF FRIENDS
Nemea viii, 68-75
Virtue increases, being sustained by wise men and just,
As when a tree shoots up with gentle dews into the liquid air.
There are various uses of friendly men;
But chiefest in labors; and even pleasure
Requires to place some pledge before the eyes.