Believe Quote by Aeschylus
“My friends, whoever has had experience of evils knows how whenever a flood of ills comes upon mortals, a man fears everything; but whenever a divine force cheers on our voyage, then we believe that the same fate will always blow fair.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Persians, 472 BC
When suffering overwhelms, fear dominates; divine support restores confidence in fate.
In simple terms: Fear in crisis, hope with divine aid.
Key Takeaway
Seek support to overcome fear.
Themes
fear
divine aid
fate
resilience
Mood
tragic
hopeful
Type
mythic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- war
- natural disaster
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
mythic archetype
human suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find hope in hardship?
- What role does belief play in coping?
A Different Perspective
Divine aid may be unavailable, leaving fear unresolved.
