From the Robert Fagles translation: On Patriotism: Mine is a rugged land but good for raising sons– and I myself, I know no sweeter sight on earth than a man’s own native country. (Book 9, lines 30-32) On Appreciating Life: [Spirit of Achilles speaking in Hades] “No winning words about death to me, shining Odysseus! […]
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