Aeschylus Quotes

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Aeschylus, a renowned Greek tragic poet, is hailed as the 'Father of Tragedy'. His works have had a profound impact on the development of drama, with masterpieces such as 'Prometheus Bound' and 'Agamemnon'.

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“Even so is the Libyan fable famed abroad: the eagle, pierced by the bow-sped shaft, looked at the feathered device, and said, “Thus, not by others, but by means of our own plumage, are we slain.”

Wisdom Suffering Human Nature Self Destructive Fable

Author:Aeschylus

“There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at the heart's controls. There is advantage in the wisdom won from pain.”

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Book:The Oresteia: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides

Source: The Oresteia: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides

“He has opened the way of wisdom to mortals, by proclaiming as a sovereign law: By suffering comes understanding”

Wisdom Suffering Understanding

Book:Agamemnon

Source: Agamemnon

“Zeus, whose will has marked for man The sole way where wisdom lies; Ordered one eternal plan: Man must suffer to be wise. Head-winds heavy with past ill Stray his course and cloud his heart: Sorrow takes the blind soul's part - Man grows wise against his will. For powers who rule from thrones above By ruthlessness commend their love.”

Wisdom Suffering

Book:The Oresteia: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides

Source: The Oresteia: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides

“Memory is the mother of all wisdom.”

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Author:Aeschylus

“Wisdom comes alone through suffering.”

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Book:Aeschylus, 1: The Oresteia (Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides)

Source: Aeschylus, 1: The Oresteia (Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides)

“Of prosperity mortals can never have enough.”

Enough Wisdom Prosperity Mortals

Author:Aeschylus

“The wisest of the wise may err.”

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Author:Aeschylus

“Sweet is a grief well ended.”

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Book:Agamemnon in Plain and Simple English (Translated)

Source: Agamemnon in Plain and Simple English (Translated)

“Wisdom cometh by suffering.”

Wisdom Suffering

Book:Aeschylus

Source: Aeschylus