Quotes from Aeschylus

The best by far is to marry in one's own rank.

For in pure maidens, knowing not the marriage-bed, the glance of the eyes sinks from shame.

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.

Base men who prosper are unenviable.

It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.

But when once the earth has sucked up a dead man's blood, there is no way to raise him up.

It is the nature of mortals to kick a fallen man.

But I will place this carefully fed pig Within the crackling oven; and, I pray, What nicer dish can e'er be given to man.

Mourn for me rather as living than as dead.

It is always in season for old men to learn.

I know how men in exile feed on dreams.

The high strength of men knows no content with limitation.

Many men who transgress justice, honor appearance over reality.

The one knowing what is profitable, and not the man knowing many things, is wise.

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.

Old men, what are they? Fast fading the leaf, Three-footed they walk, yet frail as a child, As a dream set afloat in the daylight.

Tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world.

Unions in wedlock are perverted by the victory of shameless passion that masters the female among men and beasts.

What exists outside is a man's concern; let no woman give advice; and do no mischief within doors.

Destiny waits alike for the free man as well as for him enslaved by another's might.

For Hades is mighty in calling men to account below the earth, and with a mind that records in tablets he surveys all things.

The man whose authority is recent is always stern.

Many among men are they who set high the show of honor, yet break justice.

When a man takes the road to destruction, the gods help him along.