“How terrible is wisdom, when it brings no profit to the man that's wise”
Quote by Sophocles
Work
Sophocles I: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus
Sophocles' tragedies are foundational texts in the Western literary tradition. Antigone depicts the conflict between individual honor and the law, Oedipus the King is a tale of tragic destiny and the downfall of a king, and Oedipus at Colonus portrays the final stages of Oedipus' life. These plays are celebrated for their complex characters, poetic language, and philosophical depth. more
Author
Sophocles
Sophocles, born in 498 BC and died in 406 BC, was a renowned Greek tragic playwright. He is one of the three greatest tragic poets of ancient Greece, alongside Aeschylus and Euripides. Sophocles' works profoundly revealed the complexity of human nature and social contradictions, exerting a profound influence on subsequent drama. more
You May Also Like
“Look guys, if you're just going to stare at me, I'm going to bed!”
Source: If I can dream: Elvis' own story
Source: Mark Twain at Your Fingertips: A Book of Quotations
“Some people wanted champagne and caviar when they should have had beer and hot dogs.”