wretched

The greatness of man is great in that he knows himself to be wretched. A tree does not know itself…

Friendship’s the privilege of private men for wretched greatness knows no blessing so substantial. Nahum Tate

Indeed, wretched the man whose fame makes his misfortunes famous. Lucius Accius

Death is easier than a wretched life and better never to have born than to live and fare badly. Aeschylus

For the wretched one night is like a thousand for someone faring well death is just one more night. Sophocles

Hope is the best possession. None are completely wretched but those who are without hope. Few are reduced so low…