The Theban Plays Quotes

“There was the girl, screaming like an angry bird,
When it finds its nest left empt and little ones gone." - Sentry”
― Sophocles, Antigone

“There is no more deadly peril than disobedience;
States are devoured by it, homes laid in ruins,
Armies defeated, victory turned to rout.
White simple obedience saves the lives of hundreds
Of honest folk." - Creon”
― Sophocles, Antigone

“Hail the sun! the brightest of all that ever
Dawned on the City of Seven Gates, City of Thebes!
Hail the golden dawn over Dirce's river
Rising to speed the flight of the white invaders
Homeward in full retreat!" - Chorus”
― Sophocles, Antigone

“May the dead forgive me, I can do no other
But as I am commanded; to do more is madness." - Ismene, Antigone (The Theban Plays) by Sophocles”
― Sophocles

“May the dead forgive me, I can do no other
But as I am commanded; to do more is madness." - Ismene”
― Sophocles, Antigone

“I am determined that never, if I can help it,
Shall evil triumph over good." - Creon”
― Sophocles, Antigone

“Money! Money's the curse of man, none greater.
That's what wrecks cities, banishes men from homes,
Tempts and deludes the most well-meaning soul,
Pointing out the way to infamy and shame." - Creon”
― Sophocles, Antigone