Francine RiversUnless we have something worth dying for, Atretes, we've nothing worth living for.
About This Quote
The 'Atreus' is the name of the man who killed his father, Agamemnon. When he was asked if he had anything to say in his defense, he responded, "I have something to live for." This means that in order to have something worth life for, you have to have something worth dying for. If you don't have this in your life, no matter how much you try, nothing will ever be enough.
Source: A Voice In The Wind
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