Cassandra Quote by Heraclitus
““The lord whose is the oracle at Delphoi neither utters nor hides his meaning, but shows it by a sign. The Sibyl, with raving lips uttering things mirthless, unbedizened, and unperfumed, reaches over a thousand years with her voice, thanks to the god in her.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Fragments of Heraclitus, c. 500 BC
The oracle speaks through signs rather than direct words, and the Sibyl’s ancient voice endures through divine support.
In simple terms: Meaning is shown, not spoken, and lasts through divine aid.
Key Takeaway
Seek signs, not just words.
Themes
philosophy
divine
communication
Mood
contemplative
enigmatic
Type
aphilosophical
mythic
When to use this quote
- religious rituals
- historical analysis
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Heraclitus
oracle
Sibyl
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize signs in daily life?
- What role does faith play in understanding meaning?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation can be ambiguous without context.
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