Aeschylus Quotes
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To mourn and bewail your ill-fortune, when you will gain a tear from those who listen, this is worth the trouble.
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To the man who himself strives earnestly, God also lends a helping hand.
[Prayer]
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Too few rejoice at a friend's good fortune.
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Unions in wedlock are perverted by the victory of shameless passion that masters the female among men and beasts.
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We must pronounce him fortunate who has ended his life in fair prosperity.
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We shall perish by guile just as we slew.
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What atonement is there for blood spilt upon the earth?
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What exists outside is a man's concern; let no woman give advice; and do no mischief within doors.
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What good is it to live a life that brings pains?
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What is there more kindly than the feelings between host and guest?
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When a man's willing and eager, God joins in.
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When a match has equal partners, then I fear not.
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When strength is yoked with justice, where is a mightier pair than they?
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Who apart from the gods is without pain for his whole lifetime's length?
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Who except the gods can live time through forever without any pain?
[Acceptance]
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Whoever is new to power is always harsh.
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Wisdom comes only through suffering.
[Wisdom]
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Words are the physicians of a mind diseased.
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You have been trapped in the inescapable net of ruin by your own want of sense.
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Zeus, first cause, prime mover, for what thing without Zeus is done among mortals?
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