Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Living without honor is worse than dying; defeat strips life of value.
- In plain terms
- Dying in battle is better than living as a loser.
- What can you take from it?
- Live with honor or risk losing your spirit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is worse than death?
- Can you live after defeat?
Another view
Survival often matters more than glory.
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Cruelty can only be justified by necessity.
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