Quotes from Aeschylus

God lends a helping hand to the man who tries hard.

When strength is yoked with justice, where is a mightier pair than they?

For somehow this disease inheres in tyranny, never to trust one's friends.

There's nothing certain in a man's life except this: That he must lose it.

In every tyrant's heart there springs in the end this poison, that he cannot trust a friend.

Whenever a man makes haste, God too hastens with him.

"Reverence for parents" stands written among the three laws of most revered righteousness.

God's most lordly gift to man is decency of mind.

For children preserve the fame of a man after his death.

It is best for the wise man not to seem wise.

When a match has equal partners then I fear not.

God always strives together with those who strive.

There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at the heart's controls.

By Time and Age full many things are taught.

Of all the gods only death does not desire gifts.

What is pleasanter than the tie of host and guest?

Do not kick against the pricks.

Of prosperity mortals can never have enough.

Death is easier than a wretched life and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.

But time growing old teaches all things.

For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease he is burdened with his own sorrow, and groans on seeing another's happiness.

To be free from evil thoughts is God's best gift.

It is good even for old men to learn wisdom.

Whoever is new to power is always harsh.