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Aeschylus Quotes

Aeschylus quotes about men

Greek Poet December 30, 0524 – December 31, 0455

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Aeschylus quote: "It is in the character of very few men to honor without envy a..."
It is in the character of very few men to honor without envy a friend who has prospered. Aeschylus
Aeschylus quote: "It is good even for old men to learn wisdom."
It is good even for old men to learn wisdom. Aeschylus
Aeschylus quote: "I know how men in exile feed on dreams of hope."
I know how men in exile feed on dreams of hope. Aeschylus
Alas, poor men, their destiny. When all goes well a shadow will overthrow it. If it be unkind one stroke of a wet sponge wipes all the picture out; and that is far the most unhappy thing of all. -Cassandra Aeschylus
Aeschylus quote: "I know how men in exile feed on dreams."
I know how men in exile feed on dreams. Aeschylus
But the lust for power never dies- men cannot have enough. No one will lift a hand to send it from his door, to give it warning, 'Power, never come again! Aeschylus
Alas for the affairs of men! When they are fortunate you might compare them to a shadow; and if they are unfortunate, a wet sponge with one dash wipes the picture away. 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
Aeschylus quote: "They sent forth men to battle, But no such men return; And..."
They sent forth men to battle, But no such men return; And home, to claim their welcome, Come ashes in an urn Aeschylus
ATHENA: There are two sides to this dispute. I've heard only one half the argument. (...) So you two parties, summon your witnesses, set out your proofs, with sworn evidence to back your stories. Once I've picked the finest men in Athens, I'll return. They'll rule fairly in this case, bound by a sworn oath to act with justice. Aeschylus
Aeschylus quote: "It is always in season for old men to learn."
It is always in season for old men to learn. Aeschylus
Aeschylus quote: "Unions in wedlock are perverted by the victory of shameless..."
Unions in wedlock are perverted by the victory of shameless passion that masters the female among men and beasts. Aeschylus

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