Quote by Aeschylus

Call no man happy till he is dead.

Call no man happy till he is dead.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is premature to declare someone as truly happy until they have reached the end of their life. Happiness is a transient and subjective state that can change over time. It is only through the entirety of one's life experiences and the retrospect gained after death that a person's overall happiness can be accurately assessed. Thus, this quote reminds us to avoid hasty judgments and recognize that true happiness can only be measured in the grand scheme of an entire life.

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Death

By Aeschylus

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