Seven cities warred for Homer, being dead, Who, living, had no roof to shroud his head.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Homer was neglected in life but fought over for honors after death.
- In plain terms
- People fought for his legacy after he died, though he was poor when alive.
- What can you take from it?
- True value is often recognized too late.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we honor the dead more than the living?
Another view
It romanticizes poverty rather than critiquing the system.
More from Homer
Homer, the sovereign poet.
Permalink to quote #14 As learned commentators view In Homer more than Homer knew.
Permalink to quote #16 In the Odyssey one may liken Homer to the setting sun, of which the grandeur remains without the intensity.
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