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Greek tragedy8 quotes
For he does not wish to appear the bravest, but to be the bravest. — Aeschylus · 467 BCFor few there are among men in whom it is inborn to admire without envy a friend's good fortune. — Aeschylus · 458 BCZeus, author of all, worker of all! For what is brought to pass for mortal men save by will of Zeus? What herein is not wrought of god? — Aeschylus · 458 BCFor where is goodwill greater than from guest to host? — Aeschylus · 458 BCNo, death would be better, for that would be a milder lot than tyranny. — Aeschylus · 458 BCBut ever-ageing Time teaches all things. — Aeschylus · 424 BCAll 8 quotes →Tragedy (play)8 quotes
For he does not wish to appear the bravest, but to be the bravest. — Aeschylus · 467 BCFor few there are among men in whom it is inborn to admire without envy a friend's good fortune. — Aeschylus · 458 BCZeus, author of all, worker of all! For what is brought to pass for mortal men save by will of Zeus? What herein is not wrought of god? — Aeschylus · 458 BCFor where is goodwill greater than from guest to host? — Aeschylus · 458 BCNo, death would be better, for that would be a milder lot than tyranny. — Aeschylus · 458 BCBut ever-ageing Time teaches all things. — Aeschylus · 424 BCAll 8 quotes →Greek theater4 quotes
Justice inclines her scales so that wisdom comes at the price of suffering. — Aeschylus · 458 BCNeither anarchy nor tyranny—this I counsel my citizens to support and respect, and not to drive fear wholly out of the city. For who among mortals, if he fears nothing, is righteous? — Aeschylus · 458 BCWho told them
that they were dead. — AeschylusI consider false words to be the foulest sickness. — AeschylusTragic play4 quotes
Justice inclines her scales so that wisdom comes at the price of suffering. — Aeschylus · 458 BCNeither anarchy nor tyranny—this I counsel my citizens to support and respect, and not to drive fear wholly out of the city. For who among mortals, if he fears nothing, is righteous? — Aeschylus · 458 BCWho told them
that they were dead. — AeschylusI consider false words to be the foulest sickness. — AeschylusPhilosophical literature1 quote
Bronze is a mirror of the face, wine of the mind. — Aeschylus