137, Hindered by shame

SAPPHO

(Lobel-Page 137 – Σαπφώ – English translation)

NOTE: Aristotle says the speakers are Alcaeus and Sappho, though this is unlikely.

(Alcaeus:)

I want to say something to you, but am hindered by

Shame – [

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(Sappho:)

And if you had for good things some inclination, or for beautiful things,

And nothing your tongue were brewing could've been evil:

Shame would not have held you down by the eyes,

But you would speak about what is righteous.