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Death is an evil; the gods have so judged; had it been good, they would die.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that death is inherently negative, as the gods themselves would not embrace it if it were a positive state.
Sappho's quote reflects a philosophical perspective on the nature of death, indicating that it is viewed as an evil or misfortune. The assertion that the gods do not die reinforces the idea that losing life is a negative occurrence, as even immortal beings would choose to live if death was somehow a desirable state.
Themes
DeathPhilosophyEvilGodsLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a discussion on the philosophy of death in a university class.
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