Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes
Oc. Ay, but in foresight along with boldness27 what mischief is there that thou seest to be inherent? inform me.

Oc.

Pr. Superfluous trouble and trifling folly.

Pr.

Oc. Suffer me to sicken in this said sickness, since 'tis of the highest advantage for one that is wise not to seem to be wise.

Oc.

Pr. (Not so, for) this trespass will seem to be mine.

Pr.

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Oc. Thy language is plainly sending me back to my home.

Oc.

Pr. Lest thy lamentation over me bring thee into ill-will.

Pr.

Oc. What with him who hath lately seated himself on the throne that ruleth over all?

Oc.

Pr. Beware of him lest at any time his heart be moved to wrath.

Pr.

Oc. Thy disaster, Prometheus, is my monitor.

Oc.


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