Seeing Quote by Sophocles
““Time, seeing all things, has found You out as you did not foresee.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone (attributed)
Time reveals truth and uncovers hidden actions, suggesting that no deed remains concealed forever.
In simple terms: Time eventually exposes everything.
Key Takeaway
Trust that truth will surface in due course.
Themes
time
truth
fate
consequence
justice
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal accountability
- legal investigations
- historical analysis
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden actions might you be avoiding?
- How does the awareness of time’s scrutiny affect your choices?
A Different Perspective
May imply fatalism, ignoring human agency to conceal or change outcomes.
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