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Aeschylus of Eleusis

Aeschylus of Eleusis

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He who is not envied is not worthy of being envied.

Aeschylus of Eleusis

Aeschylus of Eleusis

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It's a kind of natural disease for the powerful to not be able to trust their friends.

Aeschylus of Eleusis

Aeschylus of Eleusis

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The force of necessity is irresistible.

Aeschylus of Eleusis

Aeschylus of Eleusis

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A prosperous state honors the gods.

Euripides of Salamis

Euripides of Salamis

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It's easier to give advice than to endure adversity with strength.

Euripides of Salamis

Euripides of Salamis

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There is no man absolutely free. He is a slave to wealth, or fortune, or the laws, or else the people prevent him from acting according to his exclusive will.

Euripides of Salamis

Euripides of Salamis

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Never call a mortal happy until you have seen how, on his last day, he descends to the grave.

Euripides of Salamis

Euripides of Salamis

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What is expected does not happen, it is the unexpected that occurs.

Euripides of Salamis

Euripides of Salamis

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Virtue causes more jealousy in evil than vice.

Euripides of Salamis

Euripides of Salamis

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Ill-gotten gains result in losses.

Euripides of Salamis

Euripides of Salamis

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It is a fortunate misfortune to not have children.