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Death is softer by far than tyranny
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"Death is softer by far than tyranny"

- Aeschylus

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This quote by Aeschylus speaks to the concept that death is more effective to living under tyranny. Aeschylus is recommending that death is a better result than living under overbearing rule. He is indicating that death is a more mild and serene experience than living in a state of subjugation. This quote speaks to the idea that flexibility is a basic human right which it is much better to pass away than to live without it. It likewise talks to the idea that tyranny is a cruel and oppressive type of guideline that need to be avoided at all costs. Aeschylus is recommending that death is a better outcome than living in a state of subjugation and injustice. This quote talks to the concept that liberty is a fundamental human right and that it is much better to die than to live without it. It also speaks with the concept that tyranny is a terrible and overbearing form of guideline that must be avoided at all expenses.

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Aeschylus This quote is written / told by Aeschylus between 525 BC and 456 BC. He was a famous Playwright from Greece. The author also have 84 other quotes.

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