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For this is the mark of a wise and upright man, not to rail against the gods in misfortune
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"For this is the mark of a wise and upright man, not to rail against the gods in misfortune"

- Aeschylus

About this Quote

This quote by Aeschylus talks to the idea of accepting one's fate, even in times of bad luck. It recommends that a smart and upright guy will not blame the gods for his misfortunes, however rather accept them as part of life. This quote motivates us to take responsibility for our own actions and not to blame external forces for our miseries. It likewise suggests that we ought to not be too quick to judge the gods, as they may have a higher strategy that we can not see. This quote encourages us to be simple and to accept our misfortunes as part of life, instead of railing against the gods. It is a reminder that we ought to not be too quick to evaluate the gods, and that we must accept our misfortunes as part of life. Eventually, this quote motivates us to be smart and upright, and to accept our bad luck as part of life.

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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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