Theres no clear sign to tell the quality of a man; Nature and place turn vice and virtue upside down. Ive seen a noble father breed a worthless son, And good sons come of evil parents; a starved soul Housed in a rich mans palace, a great heart dressed in rags. By what sign, then, shall one tell good from bad? By wealth? Wealths a false standard. By possessing nothing, then? No; poverty is a disease; and want itself Trains men in crime. Or must i look to see how men Behave in battle? When youre watching your enemys spear You dont know whos brave, whos a coward. The best way Is to judge each man as you find him; theres no rule. --- - ORESTES (Euripedes Electra)
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:14:29 +0000