Euripides
Euripides
Euripideswas a tragedian of classical Athens. He is one of the few whose plays have survived, with the others being Aeschylus, Sophocles, and potentially Euphorion. Some ancient scholars attributed 95 plays to him but according to the Suda it was 92 at most. Of these, 18 or 19 have survived more or less complete and there are also fragments, some substantial, of most of the other plays. More of his plays have survived intact than those of Aeschylus and Sophocles...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionPoet
mean power suffering
This is what it means to be a slave; to be abused and bear it; compelled by violence to suffer wrong.
heaven moderation
Moderation, the noblest gift of Heaven.
death dying tomorrow
No one can confidently say that he will still be living tomorrow.
wise wisdom second-thoughts
Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
inspirational motivational success
Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom.
peace war hate
God hates violence. He has ordained that all men fairly possess their property, not seize it.
wisdom life-and-love silly
Cleverness is not wisdom.
life wise silence
The good and the wise lead quiet lives.
love helping-others way
Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other.
marriage beauty girl
It's not beauty but fine qualities, my girl, that keep a husband.
risk cleverness helpless
The bold are helpless without cleverness.
ignorance adversity ignorant
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
happiness attitude anger
Events will take their course, it is no good of being angry at them; he is happiest who wisely turns them to the best account.
love men heaven
Down on your knees, and thank heaven, fasting, for a good man's love.