David GemmellOld age is not as honorable as death, but most people seek it.
About This Quote
This quote is a reference to the ancient Greek custom of using old age as an excuse to commit suicide. In ancient Greece and Rome, many people were afraid to die in battle and instead chose to "die in old age." The ancient Greeks and Romans also believed that the gods would honor the suicide of an old person by giving him or her good health.
Source: Fall Of Kings
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