Contempt Quote by Aeschylus
““The gods! long since they hold us in contempt, Scornful of gifts thus offered by the lost! Why should we fawn and flinch away from doom?””
About This Quote
Source Play: Prometheus Bound, 5th century BC
Human beings feel abandoned by indifferent forces and fear confronting inevitable fate.
In simple terms: We fear fate and feel abandoned.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and act despite fear.
Themes
existential
fear
fate
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- decision making
- overcoming paralysis
Key Concepts
mythology
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you act when you feel powerless?
- What gives you courage against destiny?
A Different Perspective
Even if gods are indifferent, human agency still matters.
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