Believe Quote by Aeschylus
“It is like a woman indeed To take rapture before the fact is shown for true. They believe too easily, are too quick to shift From ground to ground; and swift indeed The rumor voiced by a woman dies again.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Suppliants, 5th century BC
Women are easily swayed by rumors and shifting beliefs, leading to fleeting convictions.
In simple terms: Rumors cause quick, unstable beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Question sources before accepting ideas.
Themes
rumor
belief
instability
Mood
cautionary
thoughtful
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- media consumption
- education
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
social influence
psychology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify information?
- What makes a belief resilient?
A Different Perspective
Rapid belief changes can cause instability.
