Доброе имя лучше дорогой масти, и день смерти — дня рождения.
The Value of Wisdom A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Wisdom and Folly Contrasted A good name is better than a good ointment, And the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.
The Contrast of Wisdom and Folly A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth.
Wisdom A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.
The Value of Practical Wisdom A good name is better than precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one’s birth;
Wisdom for Life A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume. And the day you die is better than the day you are born.
The Value of Wisdom A [good] name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one's birth.