Author Ralph Waldo Emerson Well and wisely said the Greek,Be thou faithful, but not fond;To the altar's foot thy fellow seek,--The Furies wait beyond. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 5 (1 vote) Rate Log in or register to post comments