Euripides
Euripides, an ancient Greek tragedian, was born around 480 BC in Athens. Known for his innovative approach to drama, he delved into the psychological motivations of his characters. His works, such as "Medea" and "The Bacchae," often explore themes of human suffering and the capriciousness of the gods. Euripides' influence endures, with his plays still being studied and performed worldwide, highlighting timeless human dilemmas.
Book summaries for books written by Euripides
Quotes
Stronger than lover's love is lover's hate. Incurable, in each, the wounds they make.
Man's happiest hour is the one that he has not yet lived.
I would prefer a deadly enemy to a false friend.
The gods plant reason in mankind, of all good gifts the highest.
Love is a great thing, yea, a great good in all men's lives.
A good wife is the crown of her husband's life.
No one can confidently say that he will still be living tomorrow.
There is no greater sorrow than to recall a happy time when miserable.
The dice of Zeus always fall luckily.
No one is so foolish as to prefer war to peace, in which, instead of sons burying their fathers, fathers bury their sons.
Better to live one day as a lion than a hundred years as a sheep.
A bad beginning makes a bad ending.