Cruelty Quote by Sophocles
““Commit cruelty on a person long enough and the mind begins to go.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone, 441 BC
Repeated cruelty erodes empathy, leading the mind to deteriorate.
In simple terms: Cruelty harms the mind.
Key Takeaway
Avoid inflicting prolonged cruelty.
Themes
ethics
psychology
humanity
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- parenting
- prison systems
- bullying
- war
- abuse
Key Concepts
moral decay
psychological damage
Questions to Reflect On
- Can cruelty ever be justified?
- How does empathy recover after trauma?
A Different Perspective
Some argue resilience can develop under hardship.
