Apollo Quote by Euripides
““Apollo, Apollo—but he is my lord. I will keep silence. He is wise forever, though his oracle spoke brutal words. We are bound to acquiesce. And you must do now as Fate and Zeus ordain.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Bacchae, Euripides, 5th century BC
A character submits to divine will, acknowledging fate and the wisdom of the gods despite harsh prophecy.
In simple terms: Accept fate and divine wisdom even when harsh.
Key Takeaway
Embrace destiny with humility.
Themes
fate
divine
humility
obedience
Mood
serious
contemplative
Type
literary
mythological
When to use this quote
- religious rites
- political decisions
- personal crises
Key Concepts
mythology
prophecy
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does fate mean to you?
- When should you question authority?
A Different Perspective
Blind obedience can suppress critical thinking.
