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“Sing, goddess, of Achilles' ruinous anger Which brought ten thousand pains to the Achaeans, And cast the souls of many stalwart heroes To Hades, and their bodies to the dogs And birds of prey.” quote by Homer
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““Sing, goddess, of Achilles' ruinous anger Which brought ten thousand pains to the Achaeans, And cast the souls of many stalwart heroes To Hades, and their bodies to the dogs And birds of prey.””

Homer

About This Quote

Source Epic: The Iliad, Book 1, c. 8th century BC

Achilles' wrath causes massive suffering and death among the Greeks, showing how unchecked anger leads to widespread ruin.

In simple terms: Anger brings great damage.

Key Takeaway

Control temper to avoid disaster.

Themes

anger war consequences

Mood

tragic reflective

Type

literary historical

When to use this quote

  • battlefields
  • political leadership
  • personal conflicts

Key Concepts

heroic tragedy hubris fate

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal anger affect those around you?
  • Can anger ever be justified?
A Different Perspective

Even a hero's rage can devastate allies and enemies alike.

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