There is no avoidance in delay.

“Αἰσχύλον Εὐφορίωνος Ἀθηναῖον τόδε κεύθειμνῆμα καταφθίμενον πυροφόροιο Γέλας·ἀλκ…”

“ATHENA: There are two sides to this dispute. I've heard only one half the argum…”

“We spoil ourselves with scruples long as things go well.”

“But the lust for power never dies- men cannot have enough.No one will lift a ha…”