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Euripides, one of the great tragedians of classical Athens, is a name synonymous with the exploration of human emotion and the complexities of the human condition. His works delve into themes of love, courage, and the often tumultuous path of human happiness, offering a mirror to the soul that reflects both its light and shadow. Euripides' plays are renowned for their psychological depth and the way they challenge societal norms, making them timeless in their appeal. People are drawn to quotes from Euripides because they encapsulate profound truths about life and human nature, often with a poignancy that resonates across the ages. His words invite us to ponder the intricacies of our own lives, encouraging introspection and a deeper understanding of the world around us. Whether exploring the depths of despair or the heights of joy, Euripides' insights continue to captivate and inspire, offering wisdom that is as relevant today as it was in ancient Greece. Through his exploration of the human psyche, Euripides provides a rich tapestry of thought that invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the universal themes that bind us all.

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The wisest men follow their own directionAnd listen to no prophet guiding them.None but the fools believe in oracles,Forsaking their own judgment.
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If the gods do a shameful thing, they are not gods.
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Do we, holding that the gods exist, deceive ourselves with insubstantial dreams and lies, while random careless chance and change alone control the world?
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We would have to think the gods had no minds, to pray for murderers.
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#euripides #greek-tragedy #greek-gods
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No one who goes against her can win.
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#medea #euripides
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Ten thousand men possess ten thousand hopes. A few bear fruit in happiness; the others go awry. But he who garners day by day the good life, he is happiest.
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#mortality #euripides #greek-tragedy
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Bear witness for one who is loved and not loved: we cast the cloak gently around her, an end of great woe for our house.
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#loved #end #contradictory #unloved #electra #euripides #greek-tragedy
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The hounds snap fierce at your heels. Turn toward Athens. I hear them pelting hard on you, I see black flesh and snake-hands coiling round a fruit of agonizing pain.
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#pain #pursuit #descriptive #electra #euripides #greek-tragedy #flee
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Oh where is the noble face of modesty, or the strength of virtue, now that blasphemy is in power and men have put justice behind them, and there is no law but lawlessness, and none join in fear of the gods?
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#corruption #euripides #greek-tragedy #greek-gods
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Yet censure strikes hard at women, while men, the true agents of trouble, hear no reproach.
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#judgement #feminist #misogyny #sexism #double-standard #electra #euripides #commentary
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