There is advantage in the wisdom won from pain.
AESCHYLUSFor there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.
More Aeschylus Quotes
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Fear is stronger than arms.
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Honor modesty more than your life.
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It’s not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.
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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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I would rather be ignorant than knowledgeable of evils.
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In the lack of judgment great harm arises, but one vote cast can set right a house.
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It is the nature of mortals to kick a fallen man.
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Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.
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We spoil ourselves with scruples long as things go well.
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It is easy when we are in prosperity to give advice to the afflicted.
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Excessive fear is always powerless.
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Sweet is a grief well ended.
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Everyone is ready to speak ill of a stranger.
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I know how men in exile feed on dreams.
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For wherein is life sweet to him who suffers grief?
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