A god implants in mortal guilt whenever he wants utterly to confound a house.
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He who goes unenvied shall not be admired.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Admiration often comes from being envied by others.
This quote by Aeschylus suggests that true admiration is linked to the perception of an individual's status or achievements, which often provoke envy in others. If someone is unenvied, it implies that they may not stand out or inspire admiration, indicating that human emotions such as envy can serve as a measure of one's impact or significance in the eyes of society.
Themes
AdmirationEnvyValuePerceptionSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about societal values, one might point out, 'He who goes unenvied shall not be admired,' to highlight the relationship between success and public perception.
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