A god implants in mortal guilt whenever he wants utterly to confound a house.
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Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's better to face challenges with dignity than to live in subservience.
This quote by Aeschylus emphasizes the value of courage and integrity over submissive existence. It suggests that it is preferable to stand firm in one's beliefs and face the risks of adversity, rather than to live a life of humiliation and servitude, implying that honor and bravery are paramount virtues in the human experience.
Themes
CourageIntegrityFreedomDignityResistance
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about standing up for one's rights.
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