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one of the few ways that you can do that as a Greek.
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Okay, but there is another--what if things go well?
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What if you don't get killed?
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"But if he escapes the doom of that death,
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the destroyer of bodies and wins his battle,
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and bright renown for the work of his spear,
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all men give place to him alike. The youth and the elders,
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and much joy comes his way before he goes down to the dead.
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Aging, he has reputation among his citizens.
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No one tries to interfere with his honors or all he deserves.
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All men withdraw before
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his presence and yield their seats to him,