ἀρχὴν μὲν μὴ φῦναι ἐπιχθονίοισιν ἄριστον· φύντα δ' ὅμως ὤκιστα πύλας Ἀίδαο περῆσαι → First, it is best for mortals to not be born. If born, to pass through Hades' gates as soon as possible.
mataxa: v. metaxa.
mătaxa, v. metaxa : Lucil. Sat. 1192 ; Vitr. Arch. 7, 3, 2.