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Aeschylus

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.

Aeschylus

Men

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People's lives seem bright and impressive when things are going well, much like a beautiful painting that catches the eye. But when bad luck strikes, it quickly ruins that image, just as a wet sponge can smear and destroy a picture in an instant.

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