Thus of his own inward motion he saved the city of the Aetolians; but they now gave him nothing of those rich rewards that they had offered earlier, and though he saved the city he took nothing by it.

Be not then, my son, thus minded; let not heaven lure you into any such course.

When the ships are burning it will be a harder matter to save them.

Take the gifts, and go, for the Achaeans will then honour you as a god; whereas if you fight without taking them, you may beat the battle back, but you will not be held in like honour." And Achilles answered, "Phoenix, old friend and father, I have no need of such honour.

I have honour from Jove himself, which will abide with me at my ships while I have breath in my body, and my limbs are strong.
I say further--and lay my saying to your heart--vex me no more with this weeping and lamentation, all in the cause of the son of Atreus.
Love him so well, and you may lose the love I bear you.