Aeschylus

Aeschylus

44 quotes

As a 5th century BC Athenian Greek tragedian, Aeschylus brought a distinctive perspective that shines through in every quotation. Aeschylus's observations on God are as sharp as their thoughts on Wisdom, revealing genuine breadth of mind. Browse 49 quotes by Aeschylus that cover ground from God, Wisdom, Death, Happiness, and Fear. As Aeschylus put it: "God always strives together with those who strive."

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“There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at the heart's controls.”

— Aeschylus

Fear

All Quotes by Aeschylus

“The words of truth are simple.”

— Aeschylus

Truth

“When strength is yoked with justice, where is a mightier pair than they?”

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Strength

“I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning to sail my ship.”

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Education

“For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease he is burdened with his own sorrow, and groans on seeing another's happiness.”

— Aeschylus

Happiness

“Whenever a man makes haste, God too hastens with him.”

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God

“Wisdom comes alone through suffering.”

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Alone

“It is best for the wise man not to seem wise.”

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Best

“Whoever is new to power is always harsh.”

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Power

“God loves to help him who strives to help himself.”

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God

“Death is easier than a wretched life and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.”

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Death

“Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.”

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Happiness

“God always strives together with those who strive.”

— Aeschylus

God

“It is always in season for old men to learn.”

— Aeschylus

Education

“To be free from evil thoughts is God's best gift.”

— Aeschylus

Best

“Of prosperity mortals can never have enough.”

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Wisdom

“In every tyrant's heart there springs in the end this poison, that he cannot trust a friend.”

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Trust

“Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature.”

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Nature

“Death is softer by far than tyranny.”

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Death

“Memory is the mother of all wisdom.”

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Wisdom

“God's most lordly gift to man is decency of mind.”

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God