One thing only, they say, competes in value with life, the possession of a heart blameless and good.
Quotes from Hippolytus — Euripides
480 BC–406 BC Greece
20 quotes
How fair is chastity however viewed, whose fruit is good repute amongst men.
Hippolytus (-428)
Hippolytus (-428)
'Tis part of human wisdom to conceal the deed of shame.
Hippolytus (-428)
Hippolytus (-428)
Man's whole life is full of anguish; no respite from his woes he finds.
Hippolytus (-428)
A very master in his craft the man, who can force fools to be wise!
Hippolytus (-428)
For there are charms and spells to soothe the soul.
Hippolytus (-428)
In this world second thoughts, it seems, are best.
Hippolytus (-428)
For when the noble countenance disgrace, poor folk of course will think that it is right.
Hippolytus (-428)
Those too I hate who make profession of purity, though in secret reckless sinners.
Hippolytus (-428)
We show ourselves unhappy lovers of whatever light there is that shines on earth.
Hippolytus (-428)
The credit we get for wisdom is measured by our success.
Hippolytus (-428)
I do not praise excess so much as moderation.
Hippolytus (-428)
Suffering for mortals is nature's iron law.
Hippolytus (-428)
A virtuous tale grows fairer told to many.
Hippolytus (-428)
'Twas but my tongue, 'twas not my soul that swore.
Hippolytus (-428)
Be content with help, not knowledge.
Hippolytus (-428)
Reserve in man is ever galling.
Hippolytus (-428)
Hippolytus (-428)
Attribution
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