Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a...

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Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture; when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting.

Quote by Aeschylus about life, painting, man.

Aeschylus

Aeschylus 525 BC - 456 BC, greek poet dramatist

Also called: Aischylos.

Life period: 525 BC - 456 BC

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