Forever Quote by Aeschylus
“Who, except the gods, can live time through forever without any pain?”
About This Quote
Source Play: Prometheus Bound, 5th century BC
Only the gods can endure eternity without suffering; mortals cannot escape pain.
In simple terms: Gods endure forever without pain; humans cannot.
Accept human limits and seek meaning despite pain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- philosophical reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives life meaning despite inevitable pain?
- How do myths shape our view of suffering?
Human resilience can transcend pain, but suffering remains.