I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
Interpretation
The quote reflects a preference for fundamental and raw human experiences over complexities.
Euripides nostalgically expresses a longing for the simpler aspects of life that he associates with strength and authenticity. By referencing 'the old way' and 'poison', he emphasizes a return to primal emotions and experiences that are unfiltered, suggesting that true strength is found in embracing life's raw realities, rather than living in a complicated world divorced from essential human experiences.
In practice
This quote can be shared in a discussion about the importance of returning to basic values in a complex society.
Mankind . . . possesses two supreme blessings. First of these is the goddess Demeter, or Earth whichever name you choose to call her by. It was she who gave to man his nourishment of grain. But after her there came the son of Semele, who matched her present by inventing liquid wine as his gift to man. For filled with that good gift, suffering mankind forgets its grief; from it comes sleep; with it oblivion of the troubles of the day. There is no other medicine for misery.
Money is far more persuasive than logical arguments.
Those whom God wishes to destroy, he first makes mad.
Who then will dare to say I'm weak or timid? No, they'll say I'm loyal as a friend, ruthless as a foe, so much like a hero destined for glory.
Waste not fresh tears over old griefs.
There is just one life for each of us: our own.
Time is our element, not a mistaken invader.
He who sleeps without offering the night prayer, may he never enjoy a sound sleep.
When we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.
I tore up and ate my own passport in an airport hotel once. I'm bloated with language I canβt afford to forget.
Everything trends towards catastrophe & collapse. I am interested, geared up & happy. Is it not horrible to be built like that?
Doctrine is useless if it is not accompanied by a holy life. It is worse than useless; it does positive harm. Something of 'the image of Christ' must be seen and observed by others in our private life, and habits, and character, and doings.
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