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.
formerly: P. and V. πρίν, τὸ πρίν, πρόσθεν, πρὸ τοῦ, Ar. and V. πάρος, V. πάροιθε; see formerly.
previously mentioned: P. προειρημένος.
