“A man dies not for the many wounds that pierce his breast, unless it be that life's end keep pace with death, nor by sitting on his hearth at home doth he the more escape his appointed doom.”
Quote by Aeschylus
Work
Delphi Complete Works of Aeschylus (Illustrated)
The book features a selection of Aeschylus's most renowned plays, such as "The Oresteia" and "Prometheus Bound", offering a detailed look into the playwright's contributions to Greek drama. The illustrated format aims to provide a visually engaging exploration of Aeschylus's texts. more
Author
You May Also Like
“Unjustly men hate death, which is the greatest defence against their many ills.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Aeschylus (Illustrated)
“Long tarries destiny, But comes to those who pray.”
Source: The Tragedies of Æschylos: A New Translation, with a Biographical Essay, and an Appendix of Rhymed Choral Odes
Source: The Tragedies of Aeschylos: The Persians. The seven who fought against Thebes. Prometheus bound. The suppliants. Fragments. Appendix of rhymed choruses
Source: The Oresteia: Agamemnon; The Libation Bearers; The Eumenides
“For wherein is life sweet to him who suffers grief?”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Aeschylus (Illustrated)
“Joy steals upon me, such joy as calls forth tears.”
Source: The Oresteia: Agamemnon, Choephoroe, Eumenides
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Aeschylus (Illustrated)
Source: The Complete Aeschylus: Volume I: The Oresteia
“Truly even he errs that is wiser than the wise.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Aeschylus (Illustrated)