Question

By the expression ‘Fame is a food that dead men eat’ we mean
(a) fame is enjoyed only after death
(b) fame is enjoyed during life-time
(c) fame is something like a food
(d) fame dies with one’s death.​

Answer 1

fame dies with one s death

Answer 2

I think it will be (a), as most famous people are recognized after their deaths. It doesn't mean that there aren't people who were famous during their lifetime but I think (a) will be the most suitable for the following expression.

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