It's one of those lines that strikes you through your core and leaves a lasting impression on you.
That is how this excerpt from an epic poem titled 'The Iliad' affected me.
I still remember when I first heard it on a series from Netflix ( The Rise of an empire: Ottoman ). The very thought of it stuck with me eversince.
"The Iliad" is an ancient Greek epic poem by Homer.
In the poem, this specific sentence was actually spoken by Hector, a Trojan prince and warrior, as he faces his final battle against Achilles.
It reflects one's desire to perform a great deed that will be remembered in future generations.
It also speaks of how short and fleeting our time on this world is and how we should aspire to fulfill our mission before our time ends.
