Grief Quote by Sophocles
““And now that Reason’s light returns, New sorrow in his spirit burns.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone, 5th century BCE
Reason's return brings new sorrow, showing knowledge can cause pain.
In simple terms: Knowledge can cause sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Balance reason with compassion.
Themes
knowledge
pain
reason
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- ethical dilemmas
- scientific discovery
- personal revelations
- political decisions
Key Concepts
philosophy
tragic insight
Questions to Reflect On
- When has insight caused you pain?
- Can reason be tempered with feeling?
A Different Perspective
Reason alone may not resolve emotional turmoil.
