Aeschylus Quotes
Aeschylus was an ancient Greek playwright, often called the father of tragedy. Writing in fifth-century Athens, he explored suffering, justice, and the hard-won nature of wisdom. His lines carry a weight that centuries have not dulled.
These quotes suit academic essays, philosophical discussions, book club conversations, and contemplative social media posts. Browse the collection and sit with the ones that stay with you.
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“He 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.”
“Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.”
“It is in the character of very few men to honor without envy a friend who has prospered.”
“There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.”
“Wisdom comes alone through suffering.”
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