Branches Quote by Sophocles
“You see how when rivers are swollen in winter those trees that yield to the flood retain their branches, but those that offer resistance perish, trunk and all.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone (modern adaptation), date unknown
Flexibility in adversity preserves life; rigid resistance leads to destruction.
In simple terms: Adapt or perish.
Embrace flexibility in challenges.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business crises
- personal setbacks
- environmental disasters
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is resistance justified?
- How can flexibility be balanced with principles?
Rigid resistance may sometimes be necessary for integrity.