For Work / Against Work
Debates on the centrality of work

References for Theme: Euripides

  • Euripides
    • Suppliant Women. Electra. Heracles (1998)
      (p.159) (Electra)ELECTRA: I regard you as no less a friend to me than the gods. You did not take advantage of my trouble. For mortals it is a great stroke of fortune to find one to heal their bad luck, as I have found you. So even without any urging from you I must with all my strength help you with your work, lightening your toil so that you may bear it more easily. The tasks you have out of doors are enough. I must look after the indoors. When a laborer comes in from outside, it is pleasant for him...
    • Suppliant Women. Electra. Heracles (1998)
      (p.159) (Electra)ELECTRA: I regard you as no less a friend to me than the gods. You did not take advantage of my trouble. For mortals it is a great stroke of fortune to find one to heal their bad luck, as I have found you. So even without any urging from you I must with all my strength help you with your work, lightening your toil so that you may bear it more easily. The tasks you have out of doors are enough. I must look after the indoors. When a laborer comes in from outside, it is pleasant for him...
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