Quotes by Aeschylus

"Of all the gods only death does not desire gifts."

"Death is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly."

"The wisest of the wise may err."

"God lends a helping hand to the man who tries hard."

"God always strives together with those who strive."

"There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief."

"Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times."

"From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow."

"God loves to help him who strives to help himself."

"It is in the character of very few men to honor without envy a friend who has prospered."

"Whoever is new to power is always harsh."

"Obedience is the mother of success and is wedded to safety."

"But time growing old teaches all things."

"Time brings all things to pass."

"Wisdom comes alone through suffering."

"Memory is the mother of all wisdom."

"It is always in season for old men to learn."

"By polluting clear water with slime you will never find good drinking water."

"Death is softer by far than tyranny."