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. . . for so we may ensure our safety and attain that blessed union by enlisting in the army of Love and marching beneath his banners . For Love must never be withstood -- as we do , if we incur the displeasure of the Gods . But if we cling to him in friendship and reconciliation , we shall be among the happy few to whom it is given in these latter days to meet their other halves .
. . . ἵνα τὰ μὲν ἐκφύγωμεν , τῶν δὲ τύχωμεν , ὡς ὁ Ἔρως ἡμῖν ἡγεμὼν καὶ στρατηγός . ᾧ μηδεὶς ἐναντία πραττέτω— πράττει δ᾽ ἐναντία ὅστις θεοῖς ἀπεχθάνεται—φίλοι γὰρ γενόμενοι καὶ διαλλαγέντες τῷ θεῷ ἐξευρήσομέν τε καὶ ἐντευξόμεθα τοῖς παιδικοῖς τοῖς ἡμετέροις αὐτῶν , ὃ τῶν νῦν ὀλίγοι ποιοῦσι .
. . . in order that we may escape harm and attain to bliss under the gallant leadership of Love . Let none in act oppose him—and it is opposing him to incur the hate of Heaven : if we make friends with the god and are reconciled , we shall have the fortune that falls to few in our day , of discovering our proper favorites .