Deeds Quote by Aeschylus
“If a man suffers ill, let it be without shame; for this is the only profit when we are dead. You will never say a good word about deeds that are evil and disgraceful.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “Prometheus Bound” by Aeschylus, 5th century BC
He advises that suffering without shame is virtuous, and that evil deeds should never be praised.
In simple terms: Endure suffering honorably; reject praising evil.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility in hardship, condemn wrongdoing.
Themes
virtue
shame
morality
Mood
solemn
didactic
Type
theatrical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- court trials
- personal loss
- public scandal
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethical conduct
personal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it appropriate to speak of suffering?
- How do you confront evil without shame?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical need for self‑advocacy.
