A son is better, even if born late, after his father’s departure. Gravestones seldom stand by the way-side unless raised by a kinsman to a kinsman.
Sonr er betri þótt sé síð of alinn eptir genginn guma sjaldan bautarsteinar standa brautu nær nema reisi niðr at nið
Havamal: 72, Gestaþáttr