01UndatedA magical universe was so terrifying because it was so irrational. There was no cause and effect anywhere.Edith Hamilton / quote ↗
02UndatedThey yoked themselves to a car and drew her all the long way through dust and heat. Everyone admired their filial piety when they arrived and the proud and happy mother standing before the statue prayed that Hera would reward them by giving them the best gift in her power. As she finished her prayer the two lads sank to the ground. They were smiling and they looked as if they were peacefully asleep but they were dead. (Biton and Cleobis)Edith Hamilton / quote ↗
05UndatedWhen the freedom they wished for most was the freedom from responsibility then Athens ceased to be free and never was free again.Edith Hamilton / quote ↗
06UndatedThe fundamental fact about the Greek was that he had to use his mind. The ancient priests had said 'Thus far and no farther. We set the limits of thought.' The Greek said 'All things are to be examined and called into question. There are no limits set on thought.'Edith Hamilton / quote ↗
08UndatedMind and spirit together make up that which separates us from the rest of the animal world, that which enables a man to know the truth and that which enables him to die for the truth.Edith Hamilton / quote ↗