Aids Quote by Euripides
“Try first thyself, and after call in God; For to the worker God himself lends aid.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Bacchae, 5th century BCE
One should first seek self‑knowledge and then invoke divine help; the divine assists those who work diligently.
In simple terms: Know yourself, then call on God; work earns divine aid.
Key Takeaway
Self‑knowledge precedes divine assistance.
Themes
self‑knowledge
divine aid
effort
humility
faith
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- spiritual practice
- leadership
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Philosophy
theology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑reflection influence your actions?
- When do you seek external help versus personal effort?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on divine aid may conflict with secular perspectives.
