Evil Quote by Sophocles
“To live without evil belongs only to the gods.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone by Sophocles, c. 441 BC
Only divine beings are free from evil; humans inevitably encounter wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Only gods live without evil.
Key Takeaway
Strive for moral integrity despite flaws.
Themes
morality
divinity
evil
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- justice
- leadership
- personal conduct
- societal norms
Key Concepts
ethics
mythology
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines moral goodness?
- How can we mitigate evil in society?
A Different Perspective
Human capacity for good can be limited.
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
