There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.
AESCHYLUSEveryone is ready to speak ill of a stranger.
More Aeschylus Quotes
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In war, the first casualty is truth.
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Justice inclines her scales so that wisdom comes at the price of suffering.
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They sent forth men to battle, But no such men return; And home, to claim their welcome, Come ashes in an urn.
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Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.
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My heart’s a dance of fear.
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The anvil of justice is planted firm, and fate who makes the sword does the forging in advance.
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The act of evil breeds others to follow, young sins in its own likeness.
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We spoil ourselves with scruples long as things go well.
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Fear hurries on my tongue through want of courage.
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The high strength of men knows no content with limitation.
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Many among men are they who set high the show of honor, yet break justice.
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Against necessity, against its strength, no one can fight and win.
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Few men have the natural strength to honor a friend’s success without envy.
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My will is mine, I shall not make it soft for you.
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Give me an answer which is plain to understand.
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