The man is happiest who lives from day to day and asks no more, garnering the simple goodness of life.
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About Euripides

Euripides was 5th-century bc athenian playwright. Euripides was a Greek tragedian of classical Athens. Along with Aeschylus and Sophocles, he is one of the three authors of Greek tragedy for whom any plays have survived in full. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Happiness — Thoughts on finding joy, contentment, and fulfilment

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“One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.”
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“Anger exceeding limits causes fear and excessive kindness eliminates respect.”
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