Achievement Quotes
Only one accomplishment is beyond both the power and the mercy of the Gods. They cannot make the past as though it had never been.
"Only one accomplishment is beyond both the power and the mercy of the Gods. They cannot make the past as though it had never been."— Aeschylus
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Meaning of this quote
Even divine power is presented as unable to undo what has already happened.
Key takeaway:
Accept what cannot be reversed and act on what can still be repaired.
Origin of the quote
Original publication or occasion not established.
Who actually said this?
Attributed to Aeschylus in the supplied CSV; an exact primary-source passage has not been established in this review.
