Who said “And how can man die better than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, and…”?

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Thomas B. Macaulay. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceLays of Ancient Rome (1842)

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APA

Macaulay, T. B. (n.d.). And how can man die better than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, and the temples of his Gods? [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2249-and-how-can-man-die-better-than-facing/

MLA

Macaulay, Thomas B. “And how can man die better than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, and the temples of his Gods?” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2249-and-how-can-man-die-better-than-facing/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Macaulay, Thomas B. “And how can man die better than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, and the temples of his Gods?” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2249-and-how-can-man-die-better-than-facing/.