aeschylus Quotes
Daily selection of quotes about aeschylus.
“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.”
- Aeschylus
“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.”
- Aeschylus
“For children preserve the fame of a man after his death.”
- Aeschylus
“There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.”
- Aeschylus
“It is in the character of very few men to honor without envy a friend who has prospered.”
- Aeschylus
“When a match has equal partners then I fear not.”
- Aeschylus
“Death is easier than a wretched life and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.”
- Aeschylus
“To be free from evil thoughts is God's best gift.”
- Aeschylus
“Death is softer by far than tyranny.”
- Aeschylus
“Wisdom comes alone through suffering.”
- Aeschylus