And the gods conceal from those who are doomed to live how
happy it is to die. Thus only may they endure to live.
or (viii. 631-2)—
mutantur prospera vitae, non fit morte miser;
Life may bring defeat,
But death no misery.
SIR E. RIDLEY.
or (i. 32)—
alta sedent civilis volnera dextrae;
Deep lie the wounds that civil war hath made.
or (ix. 211)—
scire mori sors prima viris, sed proxima cogi.
Best gift of all
The knowledge how to die: next, death compelled.
SIR E. RIDLEY.