Antigone Quote by Sophocles Download Open image ““Leave me to my own absurdity.”” — Sophocles ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.4 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Antigone Existentialism Sophocles
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Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Why should man fear since chance is all in all for him, and he can clearly foreknow nothing? Best to live lightly, as one… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
When ice appears out of doors, and boys seize it up while it is solid, at first they experience new pleasures. But in the… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
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“Money! Money's the curse of man, none greater. That's what wrecks cities, banishes men from homes, Tempts and deludes the most well-meaning soul, Pointing… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“There was the girl, screaming like an angry bird, When it finds its nest left empt and little ones gone." - Sentry” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
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“May the dead forgive me, I can do no other But as I am commanded; to do more is madness." - Ismene” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Love, unconquerable, Waster of rich men, keeper Of warm lights and all-night vigil In the soft face of a girl: Sea-wanderer, forest-visitor! Even the… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
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“Hail the sun! the brightest of all that ever Dawned on the City of Seven Gates, City of Thebes! Hail the golden dawn over… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
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