Sophocles, Ajax 473-4

 

“It is shameful for man to want a long life when he sees no evils change”

Ajax, a tower of strength

αἰσχρὸν γὰρ ἄνδρα τοῦ μακροῦ χρῄζειν βίου,

κακοῖσιν ὅστις μηδὲν ἐξαλλάσσεται.

 

 

Ajax was famous for saving Achilles’ body and killing himself

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