Firsts Quote by Homer
“Let me not then die ingloriously and without a struggle, but let me first do some great thing that shall be told among men hereafter.”
About This Quote
Source Epic: The Iliad, attributed to Homer, 8th century BC
A plea to die heroically after achieving a lasting, celebrated deed rather than an ordinary death.
In simple terms: Seek a meaningful, heroic legacy before death.
Key Takeaway
Pursue greatness that endures.
Themes
heroism
legacy
death
Mood
inspirational
dramatic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military service
- public service
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
heroic narrative
Greek epic
Questions to Reflect On
- What great thing would you strive for?
- How do you define a heroic legacy?
A Different Perspective
Heroic ideals may clash with personal safety.
![“Since I worked with Danny Boyle before on Slumdog Millionaire, we have great success and everything. So, when I first got the script and the screenplay of Simon (Beaufoy) and I was reading it, even before the shoot, some kind of sounds came into my mind and I put some stuff [down] and sent it to…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/a-r-rahman-4481_cutting_since-i-worked-with-danny-boyle-before-o_539.jpg)
