When Vespasian sent for Helvidius Priscus and commanded him not to go into the senate, he replied, "It is in your power not to allow me to be a member of the senate, but so long as I am, I must go in." "Well, go in then," says the emperor, "but say nothing." "Do not ask my opinion, and I will be silent." "But I must ask your opinion." "And I must say what I think right." "But if you do, I shall put you to death." "When then did I tell you that I am immortal? You will do your part, and I will do mine: it is your part to kill; it is mine to die, but not in fear: yours to banish me; mine to depart without sorrow."

—Epictetus, Discourses, 1.2.19-21

12th-century capital with interlace patterns and four fiery heads edit

 
Église Saint-Jacques de Montebourg

Hi Kwork2, I hope you are well. Whenever I see curious interlace patterns I remember your interest in them and your work for the gallery knots in traditional art. Last month I found this 12th-century capital sculpted from limestone which has been re-used as baptismal font in a medieval parish church in Montebourg, France. Best, AFBorchert (talk) 21:20, 17 September 2019 (UTC)Reply