For all things come from earth, and all things end by becoming earth.
This upper limit, of earth at our feet is visible and touches the air, but below it reaches to infinity
In the beginning the gods did not at all reveal all things clearly to mortals, but by searching men in the course of time find them out better.
But without effort [God] sets in motion all things by mind and thought.
All things that come into being and grow are earth and water.
Truly the gods have not from the beginning revealed all things to mortals, but by long seeking, mortals discover what is better.
For we are all sprung from earth and water
