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“For the gods, though slow to see, see well, whenever a man casting aside worship turns folly.” quote by Sophocles
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“For the gods, though slow to see, see well, whenever a man casting aside worship turns folly.”

Sophocles

About This Quote

Source Play: Antigone, 442 BC

Divine insight may be delayed but is ultimately clear, revealing folly when humans abandon reverence.

In simple terms: Gods see truth eventually.

Key Takeaway

Respect higher principles to avoid error.

Themes

faith wisdom hubris

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • political leadership
  • personal decision making
  • cultural rituals
  • educational curricula

Key Concepts

theology philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What consequences arise when reverence is lost?
  • How can we stay attuned to deeper truths?
A Different Perspective

Human bias can obscure divine signs.

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