Quote by Plautus

He whom the Gods love dies young, while he is in health, has his senses and his judgments sound.


He whom the Gods love dies young, while he is in health, has

Summary

This quote suggests that it is often those who are favored or highly regarded by the gods that tend to die at a young age, before the challenges of life can impair their physical and mental well-being. The implication is that an untimely death is seen as preferable to a longer life filled with suffering and the potential deterioration of one's faculties. The quote hints at the idea that divine favor comes with a different set of rules and realities, including an early departure from the mortal world.

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