Breasts Quote by Aeschylus
“Yet though a man gets many wounds in breast, He dieth not, unless the appointed time, The limit of his life's span, coincide; Nor does the man who by the hearth at home Sits still, escape the doom that Fate decrees.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Prometheus Bound, 5th century BC
Life endures until its destined end; external wounds cannot kill before fate’s appointed time.
In simple terms: Life lasts until fate decides; wounds alone don’t end it.
Key Takeaway
Accept life's limits; focus on what you can control.
Themes
fate
mortality
resilience
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- warriors
- healers
- family gatherings
- personal loss
Key Concepts
destiny
human vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance acceptance of fate with personal agency?
- What wounds feel inevitable versus those you can heal?
A Different Perspective
Even with many wounds, death may still be delayed by fate.
