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:

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

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

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Authority is never without hate.

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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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He is not a lover who does not love forever.

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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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Prosperity is full of friends.

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

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Nothing has more strength than dire necessity.

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Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.

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Every man is like the company he is wont to keep.

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

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I have found power in the mysteries of thought,exaltation in the changing of the Muses;I have been versed in the reasonings of men;but Fate is stronger than anything I have known.

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A second wife is hateful to the children of the first A viper is not more hateful.

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