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Being born3 quotes
Not to be born is, past all prizing, best. — Sophocles · 406 BCNot to be born surpasses thought and speech.
The second best is to have seen the light
And then to go back quickly whence we came. — Sophocles · 406 BCThe best of all things for earthly men is not to be born and not to see the beams of the bright sun; but if born, then as quickly as possible to pass the gates of Hades, and to lie deep buried. — Theognis of Megara · 545 BCThe human condition2 quotes
Not to be born is, past all prizing, best. — Sophocles · 406 BCThe best of all things for earthly men is not to be born and not to see the beams of the bright sun; but if born, then as quickly as possible to pass the gates of Hades, and to lie deep buried. — Theognis of Megara · 545 BCDeath as a blessing1 quote
Not to be born surpasses thought and speech.
The second best is to have seen the light
And then to go back quickly whence we came. — Sophocles · 406 BC