469 Quotes by Aeschylus

Overly persuasive a woman's ordinance spreads far, traveling fast; but fast dying a rumor voiced by a woman perishes.

And though all streams flow from a single course to cleanse the blood from polluted hand, they hasten on their course in vain.

Do not kick against the pricks.

For Hades is mighty in calling men to account below the earth, and with a mind that records in tablets he surveys all things.

Whoever is new to power is always harsh.

The tongue of slander is too prompt with wanton malice to wound the stranger.

Hungry wailing standeth not aloof.

Whenever a man makes haste, God too hastens with him.

Few men have the natural strength to honor a friend's success without envy.