Ancient greece Quote by Sophocles
““TEIRESIAS: You have your eyes but see not where you are in sin, nor where you live, nor whom you live with. Do you know who your parents are? Unknowing you are enemy to kith and kin in death, beneath the earth, and in this life.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone, 442 BC
Highlights ignorance of personal identity and moral blindness leading to existential peril.
In simple terms: Not knowing who you are and your moral place is dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Seek self‑knowledge and moral clarity.
Themes
identity
ignorance
morality
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
classical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- personal crisis
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
existential awareness
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of yourself remain unknown?
- How does ignorance affect your choices?
A Different Perspective
Self‑knowledge can be destabilizing; truth may be painful.
