I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
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This is sweet to see your foe, perish and pay to justice all he owes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the idea of justice and the satisfaction derived from witnessing one's adversary face consequences for their actions.
Euripides expresses a profound sentiment about justice and retribution. The quote suggests that there is a certain sweetness or satisfaction in observing an adversary who has wronged you face their own downfall and be held accountable for their transgressions. It touches on themes of vengeance and the human desire for fairness, implying that seeing justice served can bring a sense of closure or fulfillment.
Themes
JusticeFoeRetributionSatisfactionVengeance
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about whether revenge is justified, one could use this quote to highlight the satisfaction of witnessing justice.
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