Ares Quote by Aeschylus
“Ares ever loves to pluck all the fairest flower of an armed host.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Persians, 472 BC
War glorifies the most beautiful, yet it destroys both beauty and humanity.
In simple terms: War prizes beauty while ruining it.
Key Takeaway
Question the cost of war.
Themes
war
beauty
destruction
Mood
somber
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- military recruitment
- political rhetoric
- media glorification
Key Concepts
Greek tragedy
heroic ideal
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “beauty” truly mean in conflict?
- Can war ever be justified?
A Different Perspective
Beauty’s loss may be overlooked amid triumph.
