aeschylus Quotes

“Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting.”

“For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.”

“For children preserve the fame of a man after his death.”

“There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.”

“It is in the character of very few men to honor without envy a friend who has prospered.”

“When a match has equal partners then I fear not.”

“Death is easier than a wretched life and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.”

“To be free from evil thoughts is God's best gift.”

“Death is softer by far than tyranny.”

“Wisdom comes alone through suffering.”