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The Theban Plays Quotes

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The Theban Plays Quotes

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

Evil Good Triumph Good Vs Evil Antigone Sophocles The Theban Plays Creon

Book:Antigone

Source: 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”

Forgiveness Madness Dead Forgive Antigone Sophocles The Theban Plays Ismene

Author:Sophocles

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

Forgiveness Madness Dead Forgive Antigone Sophocles The Dead The Theban Plays Ismene

Book:Antigone

Source: 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”

Sun Dawn River Chorus Antigone Sophocles The Theban Plays Dirce

Book:Antigone

Source: Antigone

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

Girl Bird Angry Antigone Screaming Sophocles Nest The Theban Plays Little Ones Sentry Angry Bird Birds Nest Screaming Girl

Book:Antigone

Source: 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”

Defeat Obedience Peril Disobedience Ruin Antigone Deadly Sophocles Saving Lives The Theban Plays Creon Obedience Vs Disobedience Simple Obedience

Book:Antigone

Source: 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”

Money Shame Temptation Curse Infamy Antigone Sophocles The Theban Plays Creon Curse Of Man

Book:Antigone

Source: Antigone