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Euripides, the youngest of the three great Athenian playwrights, was born around 485 BC of a family of good standing. He first competed in the dramatic festivals in 455 BC, coming only third; his record of success in the tragic competitions is lower than that of either Aeschylus or Sophocles. There is a tradition that he was unpopular, even a recluse; we are told that he composed poetry in a cave by the sea, near Salamis. What is clear from contemporary evidence, however, is that audiences were facinated by his innovative and often disturbing dramas. His work was controversial already in his lifetime, and he himself was regarded as a 'clever' poet, associated with philosophers and other intellectuals. Towards the end of his life he went to live at the court of Archelaus, King of Macedon. It was during his time there that he wrote what many consider his greatest work, the Bacchae. When news of his death reached Athens in early 406 BC, Sophocles appeared publicly in mourning for him. Euripides is thought to have written about ninety-two plays, of which seventeen tragedies and one satyr-play known to be his survive; the other play which is attributed to him, the Rhesus, may in fact be by a later hand. · Can we improve this biography or this incorrect? Post your comments or consult wikipedia
"Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly."
Euripides on Dress
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"When a good man is hurt all who would be called good must suffer with him."
Euripides on Empathy
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"There is nothing like the sight of an old enemy down on his luck."
Euripides on Enemies
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"Every man is like the company he is wont to keep."
Euripides on Environment
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"Noble fathers have noble children."
Euripides on Fathers
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"To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter."
Euripides on Fathers
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"When a man's stomach is full it makes no difference whether he is rich or poor."
Euripides on Food and Eating
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"Forgive, son; men are men; they needs must err."
Euripides on Forgiveness
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"Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment."
Euripides on Fortune
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"No one who lives in error is free."
Euripides on Freedom
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"One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives."
Euripides on Friends and Friendship
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"Life has no blessing like a prudent friend."
Euripides on Friends and Friendship
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"Friends show their love in times of trouble..."
Euripides on Friends and Friendship
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"I hate it in friends when they come too late to help."
Euripides on Friends and Friendship
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"To generous souls every task is noble."
Euripides on Generosity
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"Slight not what's near through aiming at what's far."
Euripides on Goals
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"In goodness there are all kinds of wisdom."
Euripides on Goodness
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"That glittering hope is immemorial and beckons many men to their undoing."
Euripides on Hope
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"Often a noble face hides filthy ways."
Euripides on Hypocrisy
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"Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain."
Euripides on Ignorance
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"Impudence is the worst of all human diseases."
Euripides on Impudence
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"Some wisdom you must learn from one who's wise."
Euripides on Influence
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"The language of truth is simple."
Euripides on Language
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"People that seem so glorious are all show; underneath they are like everyone else."
Euripides on Appearance
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"Reason can wrestle and overthrow terror."
Euripides on Logic
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"Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other."
Euripides on Love
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"He is not a lover who does not love forever."
Euripides on Love
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"The wavering mind is but a base possession."
Euripides on Mind
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"I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men."
Euripides on Murder
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"Nothing has more strength than dire necessity."
Euripides on Necessity
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"To persevere, trusting in what hopes he has, is courage in a man."
Euripides on Perseverance
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"Do not plan for ventures before finishing what's at hand."
Euripides on Planning
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"Joint undertakings stand a better chance when they benefit both sides."
Euripides on Assertiveness
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"Authority is never without hate."
Euripides on Authority
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"The bold are helpless without cleverness."
Euripides on Risk
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"The good and the wise lead quiet lives."
Euripides on Solitude
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