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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,
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the youth and the men his age, and even those older than he.
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Thus, a man should endeavor to reach this place of courage
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with all his heart, and so trying never be backward in war. "
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So it pays off for you to be brave and a good soldier
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in the phalanx whether you live or die;
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both of them are good ends.