Sword of Damocles
Classical painting of the Sword of Damocles: a man reclines at a feast while a sword hangs by a thread above his head, surrounded by attendants and guests. Caption reads "Has not Dionysius made it quite clear that there is no happiness for someone, when fear always hangs over his head?" credited to Cicero, Tusculan Disputations. Expresses looming pressure, hidden danger, outward luxury with inner dread.
Good for
- when the boss promises big but you feel dread
- anxious the night before a deadline
- outward success with inner fear
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