Quote by Thomas Babington Macaulay, Horat

Then out spake brave Horatius,The Captain of the Gate:To every man upon this earthDeath cometh soon or late.And how can man die betterThan facing fearful odds,For the ashes of his fathers,And the temples of his Gods.

Then out spake brave Horatius,The Captain of the Gate:To eve

Summary

This quote from Sir Thomas Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome highlights the bravery and honor of Horatius, the Captain of the Gate. Horatius asserts that death is certain for every person at some point. However, he believes that dying in the face of great challenges is the noblest way to go. He suggests that sacrificing oneself to protect and defend the foundations of one's heritage â€“ the ashes of his fathers and the temples of his Gods â€“ is the most valorous and meaningful act a person can undertake.

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