Aeschylus

Poet

Classical Athens

525 - -456

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Justice turns the scale, bringing to some learning through suffering.
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But time growing old teaches all things.
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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.
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What atonement is there for blood spilt upon the earth?
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There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at the heart's controls.
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The anvil of justice is planted firm, and fate who makes the sword does the forging in advance.
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When strength is yoked with justice, where is a mightier pair than they?
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To mourn and bewail your ill-fortune, when you will gain a tear from those who listen, this is worth the trouble.
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The evils of mortals are manifold; nowhere is trouble of the same wing seen.
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It is a light thing for whoever keeps his foot outside trouble to advise and counsel him that suffers.
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