In every circumstance we should have the following sentiments handy: Lead me, Zeus, lead me, Destiny, To the goal I was long ago assigned And I will follow without hesitation. Even should I resist, In a spirit of perversity, I will have to follow nonetheless. [2] Whoever yields to necessity graciously We account wise in God’s ways.10 [3] ‘Dear Crito if it pleases the gods, so be it.’ [4] ‘Anytus and Meletus can kill me, but they cannot harm me.’
