Aeschylus

Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture; when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting. ”

For this is the mark of a wise and upright man, not to rail against the gods in misfortune. ”

Who apart from the gods is without pain for his whole lifetime's length? ”

What is there more kindly than the feeling between host and guest? ”

Excessive fear is always powerless. ”

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

God loves to help him who strives to help himself. ”

Neither a life of anarchy nor one beneath a despot should you praise; to all that lies in the middle a god has given excellence. ”

What good is it to live a life that brings pains? ”

We must pronounce him fortunate who has ended his life in fair prosperity. ”