Occupation: Dramatist Birth: 525 Bc Death: 456 Bc
When the black and mortal blood of man has fallen to the ground ... who then can sing spells to call it back again?.
And one who is just of his own free will shall not lack for happiness; and he will never come to utter ruin..
Fortune is for all, judgment is theirs who have won it for themselves..
The misfortunes of mankind are of varied plumage..
Truth is always the first casualty of war..
The force of necessity is irresistible..
Of all the gods only death does not desire gifts..
Every ruler is harsh whose laws is new..
A people's wrath voiced abroad bringeth grave Danger, no less than public curse pronounced..
The saying goes that the gods leave a town once it is captured..
Truly even he errs that is wiser than the wise..
For the lips of Zeus do not know how to lie, but bring to fulfilment every word..
Ye waves That o'er th' interminable ocean wreathe Your crisped smiles..
The adulterer dies. An old custom, justice..
Wisdom comes alone through suffering..
Honor modesty more than your life..
He hears but half who hears one party only..
We must pronounce him fortunate who has ended his life in fair prosperity..
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 pro….
You'll see all other mortal sinners, the ones who flout the honor owed to gods or guests, or loving parents--you'll see them get the justice they des….
The great and amorous sky curved over the earth, and lay upon her as a pure lover. The rain, the humid flux descending from heaven for both man and a….