They sent forth men to battle, But no such men return; And home, to claim their welcome, Come ashes in an urn.
AESCHYLUSGive me an answer which is plain to understand.
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In every tyrant’s heart there springs in the end this poison, that he cannot trust a friend.
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The high strength of men knows no content with limitation.
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For somehow this is tyranny’s disease, to trust no friends.
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By time and age full many things are taught.
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We spoil ourselves with scruples long as things go well.
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The future you shall know when it has come; before then, forget it.
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Wisdom comes through suffering. Trouble, with its memories of pain.
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His resolve is not to seem, but to be, the best.
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Only one accomplishment is beyond both the power and the mercy of the Gods. They cannot make the past as though it had never been.
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Learn to practice moderation. Favours come to us from gods.
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Honor modesty more than your life.
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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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Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.
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I gave them hope, and so turned away their eyes from death.
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By the sword you did your work, and by the sword you die.
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