Aeschylus is hailed as the "Father of Tragedy". His poineering spirit and literary talents have won him numerous competition in ancient Greece. 2,500 years later, his works are still being performed in today's theatres. This proved that his works and his underlying philosphies remain relevant.
Here are some lessons that we can learn from Aeschylus.
Selected short quotes by Aeschylus
- The words of truth are simple.
- The wisest of the wise may err.
- Time as he grows old teaches all things.
- Know not to revere human things too much.
- From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow.
- He who goes unenvied shall not be admired.
- Too few rejoice at a friend's good fortune.
- It is good even for old men to learn wisdom.
- By Time and Age full many things are taught.
- When a man's willing and eager the god's join in.
- God's most lordly gift to man is decency of mind.
- His resolve is not to seem the bravest, but to be.
- God lends a helping hand to the man who tries hard.
- Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.
- I would rather be ignorant than knowledgeable of evils.
- Who, except the gods, can live time through forever without any pain?
- When strength is yoked with justice, where is a mightier pair than they?
- Only when a man's life comes to its end in prosperity dare we pronounce him happy.
- There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at the heart's controls.
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