Habit Quotes
We spoil ourselves with scruples long as things go well.
"We spoil ourselves with scruples long as things go well."— Aeschylus
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Meaning of this quote
Comfortable circumstances can make moral reservations easier to maintain than a crisis does. The dramatic exchange invites attention to pressure and compromise.
Key takeaway:
Test your principles thoughtfully before pressure makes the decision for you.
Origin of the quote
Agamemnon; chorus speaking to Cassandra; Robert Fagles translation.
Who actually said this?
Passage located in an indexed reproduction; concerns the dramatic exchange about Cassandra and Apollo. Exact print edition not checked.
