Escape Quote by Sophocles
“It is always fair sailing, when you escape evil.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone (ancient Greek tragedy), 441 BC
Escaping malevolence leads to calm seas, suggesting moral righteousness brings peace.
In simple terms: Fleeing evil yields peace.
Key Takeaway
Pursue justice, avoid corruption.
Themes
justice
peace
morality
freedom
conflict
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Legal reform
- personal integrity
- social activism
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Ethics
virtue
fate
Questions to Reflect On
- Is peace possible without confronting evil?
- What costs does moral purity demand?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be temporary if evil persists.
