This image is the work of Lysippus, whose home was Sicyon.
- Who are you?
- I am the moment of seized opportunity that governs all.
- Why do you stand on points?
- I am always whirling about.
- Why do you have winged sandals on your feet?
- The fickle breeze bears me in all directions.
- Tell us, what is the reason for the sharp razor in your right hand?
- This sign indicates that I am keener than any cutting edge.
- Why is there a lock of hair on your brow?
- So that I may be seized as I run towards you.
- But come, tell us now, why ever is the back of your head bald?
- So that if any person once lets me depart on my winged feet, I may not thereafter be caught by having my hair seized.
It was for your sake, stranger, that the craftsman produced me with such art, and, so that I should warn all, it is an open portico that holds me.
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