469 Quotes by Aeschylus

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    No bribes. Nothing that passes under the roof of a temple Or under the roof of the mouth, can appease heaven's anger Or deflect its aim.

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    The burning gaze of a young woman, such as hath tasted man, shall not escape me; for I have a spirit keen to mark these things.

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    But still the block of Vengeance firm doth stand, and Fate, as swordsmith, hammers blow on blow.

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    Jars neither of wine nor of water shall fail in the houses of the rich.

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    Nought is there in wealth That serves as bulwark 'gainst the subtle stealth Of Destiny and Doom.

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