Hostile Quote by Aeschylus
“For hostile word let hostile word be paid.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Seven Against Thebes, 467 BC
Violence begets violence; pay the price of aggression with equal force.
In simple terms: Respond to hostility with equal force.
Key Takeaway
Match the aggression.
Themes
justice
retribution
conflict
Mood
stern
serious
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal retaliation
- self‑defense
- disciplinary action
Key Concepts
reciprocity
karma
deterrence
Questions to Reflect On
- Is retaliation always fair?
- When is forgiveness better?
A Different Perspective
Escalation may worsen conflict.
