Trojans

Our efforts are those of the unfortunate; our efforts are like those of the Trojans. Somewhat we succeed; somewhat we regain confidence; and we start to have courage and high hopes. But something always happens and stops us. Achilles in the trench before us emerges and with loud cries terrifies us.-- Our efforts are like those of the Trojans. We believe that with resolution and daring we will alter the blows of destiny, and we stand outside to do battle. But when the great crisis comes, our daring and our resolution vanish; our soul is agitated, paralyzed; and we run around the walls seeking to save ourselves in flight. Nevertheless, our fall is certain. Above, on the walls, the mourning has already begun. The memories and the sentiments of our days weep. Bitterly Priam and Hecuba weep for us.