Love Quote by Sophocles
““Love resistless in fight, all yield at a glance of thine eye, Love who pillowed all night on a maiden's cheek dost lie, Over the upland holds. Shall mortals not yield to thee?””
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone, 442 BC
Love can be both tender and fierce, overwhelming even the strongest, and can compel mortals to surrender.
In simple terms: Love is powerful and can dominate.
Key Takeaway
Respect love’s overwhelming force.
Themes
love
power
human frailty
Mood
tragic
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- family bonds
- political alliances
- personal crises
Key Concepts
mythology
emotion
destiny
Questions to Reflect On
- When does love become destructive?
- How can we balance love with reason?
A Different Perspective
Love may blind judgment and cause loss.
