Quote by Aristophanes

Chorus : Ye Children of Man! whose life is a span, / Protracted with sorrow from day to day, / Naked and featherless, feeble and querulous, / Sickly, calamitous creatures of clay!

Chorus : Ye Children of Man! whose life is a span, / Protrac

Summary

This quote from the chorus presents a bleak portrayal of the human existence. It describes humanity as fragile and plagued by sorrow, characterized by a naked vulnerability, physical weakness, constant complaining, and being prone to illness and misfortune. The emphasis on our frailty and suffering highlights the struggles and hardships inherent in the human condition.

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