Greek - Poet | 525 BC - 456 BC
For hostile word let hostile word be paid.
Aeschylus
PaidWordHostile
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.
MenShadowPictureYouWetAway
If a man suffers ill, let it be without shame; for this is the only profit when we are dead. You will never say a good word about deeds that are evil and disgraceful.
GoodManEvilYouProfitSay
When strength is yoked with justice, where is a mightier pair than they?
StrengthJusticeWherePairThan
Who apart from the gods is without pain for his whole lifetime's length?
PainWithoutLifetimeWholeWhoHis
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