But when once the earth has sucked up a dead man's blood, there is no way to raise him up.
AeschylusFor the marriage bed ordained by fate for men and women is stronger than an oath and guarded by Justice.
AeschylusOnly one accomplishment is beyond both the power and the mercy of the Gods. They cannot make the past as though it had never been.
AeschylusI have learned to hate all traitors, and there is no disease that I spit on more than treachery.
AeschylusIf a man suffers ill, let it be without shame; for this is the only profit when we are dead. You will never say a good word about deeds that are evil and disgraceful.
AeschylusFor Hades is mighty in calling men to account below the earth, and with a mind that records in tablets he surveys all things.
AeschylusTo make wail and lament for one's ill fortune, when one will win a tear from the audience, is well worthwhile.
AeschylusOverly persuasive a woman's ordinance spreads far, traveling fast; but fast dying a rumor voiced by a woman perishes.
AeschylusI pray for no more youth To perish before its prime; That Revenge and iron-heated War May fade with all that has gone before Into the night of time.
AeschylusHe who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.
AeschylusDeath is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.
AeschylusBeyond age, leaf withered, man goes three footed no stronger than a child is, a dream that falters in daylight.
AeschylusAlas for the affairs of men! When they are fortunate you might compare them to a shadow; and if they are unfortunate, a wet sponge with one dash wipes the picture away.
AeschylusFor 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.
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