For children preserve the fame of a man after his death.
For children preserve the fame of a man after his death.
Of all the gods, Death only craves not gifts Nor sacrifice, nor yet drink-offering poured Avails no altars hath he, nor is soothed By hymns of praise. From him alone of all The powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.
Of all the gods only death does not desire gifts.
Death is better, a milder mover for what thing without Zeus is done among mortals.
Death is softer by far than tyranny.
Death is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.
Death is better, a milder fate than tyranny.
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