He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep p... -Aeschylus

He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.

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Aeschylus was an ancient Greek playwright and poet. He is often regarded as the father of tragedy in Western literature and is known for his surviving works, including "The Oresteia" and "Prometheus Bound." Aeschylus' plays and his exploration of human suffering, fate, and moral dilemmas have had a profound influence on the development of drama.