Thought of the Day: Long before modern self-help books and viral social media advice, ancient Greek playwrights were already asking some of life’s biggest questions: What truly makes people happy? What gives life meaning? And why do humans so often chase status while ignoring simple contentment? Few writers explored those emotional contradictions more deeply than Euripides, the celebrated dramatist whose works transformed classical theater with realism, psychological depth and fearless questioning of society. Even centuries after his death, his reflections on human nature continue to feel strikingly modern — especially in a world obsessed with money, appearances and endless ambition.
