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Quotes from Medea — Euripides

480 BC–406 BC Greece

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I know, indeed, the evil of that I purpose; but my inclination gets the better of my judgment.

Medea (-431)

O my country, O my own dear home! God grant I may never be an outcast from my city, leading that cruel helpless life, whose every day is misery.

Medea (-431)

I would gladly take my stand in battle array three times o'er, than once give birth.

Medea (-431)

Grievous for mortals is the stain of kindred blood. For the murderers are dogged by woes harmonious with their deeds, sent by the gods upon their houses.

Medea (-431)

Ah me! ah me! to mortal man how dread a scourge is love!

Medea (-431)

Moderation, the noblest gift of Heaven.

Medea (-431)

Amongst mortals no man is happy.

Medea (-431)

Of all things that have life and sense we women are the most hapless creatures; first must we buy a husband at an exorbitant price, and o'er ourselves a tyrant set which is an evil worse than the first; and herein lies the most important issue, whether bur choice be good or bad.

Medea (-431)

I cannot endure the taunts of enemies.

Medea (-431)

Old ties give way to new.

Medea (-431)

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