Euripides

Poet

Classical Athens

-480 - -406

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One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for.
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Whoso neglects learning in his youth, loses the past and is dead for the future.
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No one is truly free, they are a slave to wealth, fortune, the law, or other people restraining them from acting according to their will.
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Wealth stays with us a little moment if at all: only our characters are steadfast, not our gold.
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Nothing has more strength than dire necessity.
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In misfortune, which friend remains a friend?
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Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
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The bold are helpless without cleverness.
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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.
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Danger gleams like sunshine to a brave man's eyes.
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