Not to be learned, no fortune-teller's prize.

This, therefore, having heard and known through me,

Gladden thyself! Drink! Count the day-by-day

Existence thine, and all the other—chance!

Ay, and pay homage also to by far

The sweetest of divinities for man,

Kupris! Benignant Goddess will she prove!

But as for aught else, leave and let things be!

And trust my counsel, if I seem to speak

To purpose—as I do, apparently.