Aeschylus (525-456 B.C.), Frag. 146 (trans. by Plumptre). Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Aeschylus (525-456 B.C.), Frag. 146 (trans. by Plumptre). 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. Aeschylus (525-456 B.C.), Frag. 146 (trans. by Plumptre).
