Euripides quotes

Euripides was an ancient Greek playwright, renowned as one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens. His dramas explored psychological depth and human emotion, introducing complex characters and controversial themes. He influenced both ancient and modern theatre with his innovative approach to storytelling. Here are 205 of his quotes:

One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.

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The company of just and righteous men is better than wealth and a rich estate.

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Time cancels young pain.

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This is slavery, not to speak one's thought.

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Authority is never without hate.

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He is not a lover who does not love forever.

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It is a good thing to be rich and strong, but it is a better thing to be loved.

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Friends show their love in times of trouble.

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Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom.

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In this world second thoughts, it seems, are best.

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Time will explain it all. He is a talker, and needs no questioning before he speaks.

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Never say that marriage has more of joy than pain.

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Life has no blessing like a prudent friend.

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Sweet is the remembrance of troubles when you are in safety.

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The wisest men follow their own direction.

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Nothing has more strength than dire necessity.

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There is no worse evil than a bad woman; and nothing has ever been produced better than a good one.

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Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.

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Silver and gold are not the only coin; virtue too passes current all over the world.

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Ten soldiers wisely led will beat a hundred without a head.

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Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other.

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Impudence is the worst of all human diseases.

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