By: peterv

peterv — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:47:56 +0000

The translation of the last two lines is incorrect. The original says that the fools of time have lived for crime, but die for goodness. This certainly does not mean that they repent on their deathbed. It could mean their actions while alive are considered crimes (sinis), but they consider themselves to have been acting in good faith, and are willing to die for that belief.

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By: peterv