Alas, poor men, their destiny. When all goes well a shadow will overthrow it. If it be unkind one stroke of a wet sponge wipes all the picture out; and that is far the most unhappy thing of all. -Cassandra
Aeschylus
Unanimous hatred is the greatest medicine for a human community.
community politics hate ritual thanksgiving
Nothing forces us to knowWhat we do not want to knowExcept pain
truth suffering
Rumours voiced by women come to nothing.
women classics rumors greek
destiny
ATHENA: There are two sides to this dispute. I've heard only one half the argument. (..) So you two parties, summon your witnesses, set out your proofs, with sworn evidence to back your stories. Once I've picked the finest men in Athens, I'll return. They'll rule fairly in this case, bound by a sworn oath to act with justice.
fairness justice judgment
It is always in season for old men to learn.
men learning old
His resolve is not to seem, but to be, the best.
ambition
The moving light, rejoicing in its strength, Sped from the pyre of pine, and urged its way, In golden glory, like some strange new sun..
drama greek
Death is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.
life death
Neither a life of anarchy nor one beneath a despot should you praise; to all that lies in the middle a god has given excellence.
life
Only when a man's life comes to its end in prosperity dare we pronounce him happy.
life prosperity man theend
We must pronounce him fortunate who has ended his life in fair prosperity.
life prosperity
What good is it to live a life that brings pains?
pain life
The words of truth are simple.
truth
Whoever is new to power is always harsh.
power
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