Do not labor uselessly at what helps not at all.
AESCHYLUSHonor modesty more than your life.
More Aeschylus Quotes
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Death is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.
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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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Unanimous hatred is the greatest medicine for a human community.
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Wiles and deceit are female qualities.
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Many among men are they who set high the show of honor, yet break justice.
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Tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world.
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Give me an answer which is plain to understand.
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Arrogance is truly the child of impiety, but from health of soul comes happiness, dear to all, much prayed for.
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Time, as it grows old, teaches all things.
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To learn is to be young, however old.
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Fear is stronger than arms.
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It is best for the wise man not to seem wise.
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You shall learn, though late, the lesson of how to be discreet.
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A world of wealth is trash if men are wanting; men who have no wealth never find fortune smiling as their strength deserves.
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Joy steals upon me, such joy as calls forth tears.
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