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Cry Quote by Aeschylus

“Human prosperity never rests but always craves more, till blown…” quote by Aeschylus — Download Open image

“Human prosperity never rests but always craves more, till blown up with pride it totters and falls. From the opulent mansions pointed at by all passers-by none warns it away, none cries, 'Let no more riches enter!'.”

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