I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
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Time will discover everything to posterity; it is a babbler, and speaks even when no question is put.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Time reveals the truth about everything, regardless of whether we ask for it or not.
This quote by Euripides reflects on the relentless nature of time as it unveils the hidden truths and realities of life over the years. It suggests that history and the passage of time have a way of exposing everything, even the things we may prefer to keep hidden or unexamined, emphasizing the inevitability of truth coming to light.
Themes
TimeTruthRealityHistoryInevitability
In practice
Example use cases
While discussing the importance of honesty in relationships, one might reference this quote to emphasize the power of time in revealing truths.
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