Alas for the affairs of men! When they are fortunate you might compare them to a shadow; and if they are unfortunate, a wet sponge with one dash wipes the picture away. Aeschylus affairalacompare Change image and share on social
Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature. Aeschylus bigguardlove Change image and share on social
The one knowing what is profitable, and not the man knowing many things, is wise. Aeschylus knowmanprofitable Change image and share on social
For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight. Aeschylus altardefenseexcess Change image and share on social
Only when a man's life comes to its end in prosperity dare we pronounce him happy. Aeschylus dareendhappy Change image and share on social
It is easy when we are in prosperity to give advice to the afflicted. Aeschylus adviceafflicteasy Change image and share on social
For the impious act begets more after it, like to the parent stock. Aeschylus actbegetimpious Change image and share on social
Self-will in the man who does not reckon wisely is by itself the weakest of all things. Aeschylus manreckonthing Change image and share on social
Death is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly. Aeschylus badlybeardeath Change image and share on social
