John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8460 Aeshylus 525-456 BC John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8460 |
| AUTHOR: | Aeschylus (525–456 B.C.) |
| QUOTATION: | Of all the gods, Death only craves not gifts: Nor sacrifice, nor yet drink-offering poured Avails; no altars hath he, nor is soothed By hymns of praise. From him alone of all The powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Frag. 146 (trans. by Plumptre). |