Begets Quote by Sophocles
“For kindness begets kindness evermore, But he from whose mind fades the memory Of benefits, noble is he no more.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone, 442 BC
Kindness begets more kindness, but those who forget past benefits lose their noble status.
In simple terms: Remember kindness; it sustains nobility.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate gratitude and reciprocal kindness.
Themes
kindness
memory
morality
nobility
reciprocity
Mood
reflective
ethical
timeless
Type
classical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community building
- ethical education
Key Concepts
ethics
classical literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does gratitude affect social bonds?
- What practices preserve memory of kindness?
A Different Perspective
forgetting kindness erodes character.
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