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.
manners: P. and V. τρόπος, ὁ, or pl., ἦθος, τό, or pl.
conduct, action: P. and V. πρᾶξις, ἡ.
